Baxter AK 98 Dialysis Machine, Hemodialysis Delivery System, Product Code 955607. As of February 2025, the firm name is Vantive.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0327-2025
- Event Number
- 95527
- Firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- FEI Number
- 1417572
- Product Code
- KDI
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Initiated
- October 16, 2024
- Posted
- November 13, 2024
- Address
- 1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625
Description
Baxter AK 98 Dialysis Machine, Hemodialysis Delivery System, Product Code 955607. As of February 2025, the firm name is Vantive.
Baxter is aware of several recalls by other manufacturers related to the potential risk of exposure to non-dioxin-like (NDL) polychlorinated biphenyl acids (PCBAs) and NDL polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) when using certain peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis devices.
Baxter sent an IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 10/16/2024 via USPS. Until Baxter has transitioned to newly manufactured platinum-cured silicone tubing components in AK 98 machines, the firm recommends these actions: - If you have new AK 98 machines with a runtime less than 500 hours, consider using other available machines including AK 98 machines with a runtime greater than 500 hours, as PCB and PCBA levels decrease over time of use. - If no alternative is available, continue to use the AK 98 to ensure your patients have access to dialysis treatment. - Do not stop dialysis treatment to patients who need it. - Call Baxter Renal Customer Care at 800-525-2623, option 2, option 2, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm CT, Monday thru Friday to provide the serial numbers of your AK 98 machines with a runtime less than 500 hours to determine a correction plan for your site. - Until the solution is implemented to reduce the possible presence of PCB and PCBA below the FDA recommended limits, Baxter is holding shipment of new AK 98 machines, allowing for the treatment needs of the dialysis population in our customers care. If you have a medical need for a new AK 98 machine with the peroxide-cured silicone tubing, contact your Baxter Renal Sales Representative for instructions on placing the order. - Please forward a copy of this communication to other facilities or departments that have this product. ***Updated 12/3/25*** On 12/3/2025, Vantive sent a follow-up Important Medical Device Correction letter. This letter contained an update to health hazard based on Vantive's toxicological risk assessment. The issue is unlikely to pose a risk for patients with a body weight greater than 25kg, irrespective of the run-time of the machine. The firm has determined that no corrections are needed for devices currently with customers, and patients may continue therapy with the current configuration of AK 98.
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1100 units