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High RiskFDAfda-Z-3041-2017LACERATION

HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intende...

Units Affected
23,732
Recall Date
July 5, 2017
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3041-2017.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has been made aware that users may not be following the instructions in the Operators Manual and incorrectly (using sharp objects) opening disposable set packaging while setting up their Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy, damaging the cassettes for the HomeChoice or HomeChoice PRO cyclers. If damaged cassettes are used, the cyclers may not consistently detect very small holes/cuts in the sheeting of the cassette in the patient valve region and the cycler may deliver air into the patient.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3041-2017.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3041-2017.

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recall FAQ

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intende.... The notice was published on July 5, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 23,732 units are potentially affected.