The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0559-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Baxter MiniCap Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Connector Separation Recall

Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets (Part Number 5C4482) due to reports of the female connector separating from the main body. Approximately 409,464 units are affected worldwide.

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 medical device with reported component separation complaints. The source text does not document any injuries or hospitalizations. Per the rubric, this risk-of-harm medical device without reported injury scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling the MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp (Part Number 5C4482) worldwide. Approximately 409,464 units are affected across all distributed lots.

The company has received an increase in complaints related to separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.

The transfer set is used in peritoneal dialysis treatment. Patients currently using this product should contact their healthcare provider immediately regarding the recall. Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by Part Number 5C4482 and affected lot numbers, and remove them from inventory pending replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • connector-separation

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 (20)

  • UDI/DI 00085412007731
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: H23J16074
  • H23K01082
  • H23K06107
  • H23K09093
  • H23K28051
  • H23K30081
  • H23L07053
  • H23L13051
  • H23L27093
  • H24A03061
  • H24A09035
  • H24A11064
  • H24A29132
  • H24B02038
  • H24B12086
  • H24B21079
  • H24B28090
  • H24B29072
  • H24B29098

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.