The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0566-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set Connector Separation Complaints

Baxter Healthcare is recalling the MiniCap Extended Life peritoneal dialysis transfer set due to complaints about female connector separation from the main body. The Class II recall affects 3,204 units distributed 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 recall with no reported injuries or hospitalizations. The hazard—female connector separation on peritoneal dialysis equipment—represents a risk of harm to patients, but actual injury has not yet been reported. This meets the criterion for High severity as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling the MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp (Part Number R5C4484) for use in peritoneal dialysis. The recall involves 3,204 units distributed worldwide.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The recall is due to an increase in complaints related to separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.

Patients and healthcare providers using this transfer set should contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Affected units can be identified using lot number H23J23039 (UDI/DI 00085412050768).

The recalled product

Product
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4484; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • connector-separation
  • device-malfunction

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 (2)

  • UDI/DI 00085412050768
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: H23J23039

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.