The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0564-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Recalled for Connector Separation

Baxter Healthcare is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to an increase in complaints of female connector separation from the transfer set body. Peritoneal dialysis 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: This is an FDA Class II medical device with a reported increase in connector-separation complaints. No injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations have been reported in the source text. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling the MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp (Part Number R5C4482E) for use in peritoneal dialysis treatment. The recall was announced due to an increase in complaints about the female connector separating from the main body of the transfer set.

Peritoneal dialysis patients who use this transfer set may be affected. The product has been distributed worldwide. The recall involves lot numbers H23J18054 and H24G10063 (UDI/DI 05413760375861), affecting approximately 13,608 units.

Patients using this transfer set should immediately contact their healthcare provider or Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Do not continue using the recalled product. Patients should follow guidance from their healthcare provider regarding treatment alternatives and the return of the recalled equipment.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4482E; 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 (3)

  • UDI/DI 05413760375861
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: H23J18054
  • H24G10063

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.