FDA Recall Terminated

Baxter Amia Automated PD systems are used in the treatment of adult renal failure patients to perform automated peritoneal dialysis.

Recall: Z-0932-2015 · Initiated April 24, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0932-2015
Event Number
69586
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
FKX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 24, 2014
Posted
January 7, 2015
Terminated
July 21, 2017
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

Description

Baxter Amia Automated PD systems are used in the treatment of adult renal failure patients to perform automated peritoneal dialysis.

Reason

System error 01779 is produced when the battery cannot be charged due to specific voltage differences between the battery and the charger.

Action

Baxter sent an IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION letter dated April 24, 2014 to all affected customers. The peritoneal dialysis provider consignees were instructed to: 1) complete the enclosed customer reply form and return it to Baxter; and, 2) contact Baxter Technical Services at 800-553-6898 should a System Event 01179 occur. Baxter Technical Services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Clinical questions can be directed to Baxter's Renal Clinical Helpline at 888-736-2543, option 2 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT). General questions regarding the Import Product Information letter can be direct to The Center for One Baxter at 800-422-9837 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT). For questions regarding this recall call 800-422-9837.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including GA, MA, NC, NY, PA, and WA.

Quantity

55 units