The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0939-2015·Announced 2015-01-14

Baxter HomeChoice Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems Recalled for Updated Warnings

Baxter Healthcare is recalling HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro Automated Peritoneal Dialysis systems because the patient guide lacks updated warnings and cautions.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the issue is missing warnings in the guide without reporting any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling 96,458 units of the HomeChoice Automated PD system and HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system. These devices are designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult renal patients. The recall covers systems distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous countries worldwide.

The recall was initiated because there are additional and updated warnings and cautions that are not included in the Patient At-Home Guide for these systems. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the missing warnings or report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with the device.

Patients and clinicians using these systems should contact Baxter Healthcare or their dialysis center for instructions on how to obtain the updated safety information. The recall includes all serial numbers for product codes 5C4471(R) and 5C8310(R).

The recalled product

Product
HomeChoice Automated PD system and HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Baxter's HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro APD systems are designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult renal patients. Their Fill volumes can range from 60 mL to 3000
Affected units
96,458

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)

  • Product Codes: 5C4471(R)
  • 5C8310(R)
  • Serial Numbers: All serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 50 states specifically:

Same hazard · missing safety information

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