[Recalled] HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment of pediatric and ad
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-3041-2017 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 05 July 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Baxter Healthcare Corporation has been made aware that users may not be following the instructions in the Operators Manual and incorrectly (using sharp objects) opening disposable set packaging while setting up their Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy, damaging the cassettes for the HomeChoice or HomeChoice PRO cyclers. If damaged cassettes are used, the cyclers may not consistently detect very small holes/cuts in the sheeting of the cassette in the patient valve region and the cycler may deliver air into the patient.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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