The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1610-2014·Announced 2014-10-08

Baxter Recalls Dianeal Low Calcium Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Bags

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 50,530 bags of Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis solution due to the presence of particulate matter found during manufacturing.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 50,530 bags of Dianeal Low Calcium with Dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution. The product is a prescription-only intraperitoneal solution packaged in 5,000 mL Ambu-Flex II container bags. The recall affects specific lots (C940700 and C940841) with an expiration date of 05/16, which were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because particulate matter was found during the manufacturing process. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Patients using this product should stop using the affected lots and contact their healthcare provider or Baxter Healthcare for further instructions. The affected product is identified by NDC 0941-0457-05 and Product Code L5B5202.

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
Affected units
50,530

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 (3)

  • Lot #: C940700
  • C940841
  • Exp 05/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.