The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0370-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Baxter Recalls Revaclear MAX Dialyzers Due to Potential Particulate Matter

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 22,656 Revaclear MAX dialyzers because of potential particulate matter on the blood side of the device.

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: The recall involves a high-risk medical device where a defect (particulate matter) poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling 22,656 units of the GAMBRO Capillary Dialyzer, Polyflux(R) Revaclear MAX, STERILE, Product code 110634. The recall is due to the potential presence of particulate matter on the blood side of the dialyzer.

The Revaclear Max dialyzer is a single-use medical device used for the treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The source text does not specify the exact actions consumers or healthcare providers should take, nor does it report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with the particulate matter.

The recalled product

Product
GAMBRO Capillary Dialyzer, Polyflux(R) Revaclear MAX, STERILE, Product code 110634 Product Usage: The Revaclear Max dialyzer is a single use device used for treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis.
Affected units
22,656

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 (1)

  • C416201601

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.