The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0763-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

Revaclear 400 Dialyzers Recalled for Polyurethane Displacement Risk

Baxter Healthcare is recalling Revaclear 400 dialyzers due to reports of polyurethane displacement, which could result in blood leaks during dialysis treatment. The recall affects over 6 million 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: This is a Class II medical device recall involving a manufacturing defect with potential for patient harm. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material. The risk of blood leaks in dialyzer equipment represents significant potential harm to dialysis patients, placing this recall in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling Revaclear 400 dialyzers used for hemodialysis treatment of chronic and acute renal failure. The recall was initiated due to reports of polyurethane displacement in the dialyzer, which could manifest as a blood leak during treatment.

This recall affects approximately 6.3 million units distributed worldwide, including across the United States, Canada, and numerous international markets. The affected dialyzers include two product codes: 114746L (lot numbers C421221401–C422228501) and 114746M (lot numbers C422218601–C422219901).

Patients currently using Revaclear 400 dialyzers should contact their healthcare provider or dialysis center immediately to determine if their unit is affected by this recall. Healthcare providers should verify lot numbers and follow their facility's recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Revaclear 400 dialyzers. Indicated for treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis.
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • polyurethane-displacement
  • blood-leak

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 (5)

  • a. UDI-DI: 07332414124076
  • Product Code: 114746L
  • All lot numbers from C421221401-C422228501. b. UDI-DI: 07332414126209
  • Product Code: 114746M
  • All lot numbers from C422218601-C422219901

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.