The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0542-2023·Announced 2023-05-03

Dianeal Low Calcium Dialysis Solution Recalled for Potential Sterility Loss

Baxter Healthcare is recalling Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis solution nationwide due to potential leaks from the container that could compromise sterility. Affected patients should contact their healthcare provider.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of an injectable solution where loss of sterility could result in serious infection. While no illnesses have been reported, the potential for harm is significant given the critical nature of maintaining sterility in peritoneal dialysis solutions.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling Dianeal Low Calcium with Dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution nationwide due to potential leaks originating from the Luer component. These leaks could compromise the sterility assurance of the solution.

The recall affects approximately 95,448 bags of 5000 mL and 174,522 bags of 6000 mL packaged in Ambu-Flex II container bags. Affected lot numbers include Y406130 (5000 mL bags) and Y406314, Y406314A, Y406963, and Y407199 (6000 mL bags), all with an expiration date of October 31, 2024.

Patients currently using or about to use affected lots should contact their healthcare provider or dialysis facility immediately. Do not use recalled product. Healthcare providers should verify whether they have received affected lots and implement appropriate disposal or return procedures as directed by Baxter Healthcare.

The recalled product

Product
DIANEAL LOW CALCIUM WITH DEXTROSE (SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LACTATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE)
Brand
DIANEAL LOW CALCIUM WITH DEXTROSE
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • leak
  • sterility-compromise

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Lot #: a) Y406130
  • Exp 31-Oct-2024
  • b) Lots Y406314
  • Y406314A
  • Y406963
  • Y407199

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.