FDA Recall Terminated

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler peritoneal dialysis system is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchange in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Recall: Z-2609-2016 · Initiated October 7, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2609-2016
Event Number
66606
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
FKX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
October 7, 2013
Terminated
December 23, 2016
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

Description

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler peritoneal dialysis system is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchange in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Reason

In systems with version 10.4 software Initial Drain logic, the device will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (initial drain). The operator can stop, but cannot bypass, the active Initial Drain. This is to mitigate against Unintended Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIVP). This can cause serious problems in patients with unrelated a co-morbid condition of ascites.

Action

An IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION letter dated October 7, 2013, was sent to all affected customers. The letter included instructions for clinicians to: 1) be aware that HomeChoice will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (Initial Drain); 2) review HomeChoice instructions for use for additional details on HomeChoice 10.4 Initial Drain Logic; 3) acknowledge your receipt of the notification by completing the attached Customer Reply Form and returning by fax to either 224-270-5457 or scanning and e-mailing it to [email protected]; 3) if the recipient of the letter is a dealer, wholesaler, or distributor/reseller that distributed any product to other facilities, to forward the communication to all customers who may have received these products. Clinical questions should be addressed to Baxter's Renal Division Clinical Helpline at 888-736-2543, option 2 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00PM CST). General questions about this recall should be addressed to The Center for One Baxter at 800-422-9837 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST).

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan

Quantity

*** 1) Product Codes 5C4471 and 5C4471R: Approximately 48,600 units; *** 2) Product Codes 5C8310 and 5C8310R: Approxiamtely 16,990 units