Events

Recall of Device Recall Baxter Arena Hemodialysis Systems

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Baxter Healthcare Renal Div.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    32322
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1395-05
  • Event Initiated Date
    2005-06-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2005-08-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-02-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=40498
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System - Product Code KDI
  • Reason
    Operator's manuals addenda are being issued to provide correct information concerning the correct syringe size to use for heparin infusion, the use of chemical disinfectants in the system 1000, tmp advise, and bicarbonate value calculations.
  • Action
    Baxter sent Important Product Information letters dated 6/14/05 to all System 1000 and Arena Hemodialysis customers, to the attention of the Hemodialysis Administrator, via first class mail. Enclosed with the letter were copies of addenda to the Operator''s Manual for both the System 1000 and Arena instruments. The letter informed the accounts of the following problems: a) Improper Syringe Size - it is important to use the correct syringe size for heparin infusion to avoid improper infusion of heparin. The warning 'Ensure the instrument is properly configured for the type and size of heparin pump syringe being installed.' was added to the manual under the Priming the Dialyzer and Blood Lines section of Operation. b) Disinfection Infusion Monitor (System 1000 only) - Procedural steps have been added to the System 1000 manual to confirm the level in the disinfectant bottle prior to and after chemical disinfection to ensure that disinfection fluid has been utilized during the disinfection cycle. c) TMP Advise - the 'TMP Alarm in Dialyzer Mode' section in both the System 1000 and Arena manuals has been removed. d) Bicarbonate Value - the Dialysate Preparation section of the manual was revised to clarify the bicarbonate display of the System 1000 and Arena instruments. Any questions were directed to Baxter Global Technical Services at 1-800-553-6898.

Device

Device Recall Baxter Arena Hemodialysis Systems
  • Model / Serial
    all serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.
  • Product Description
    Baxter Arena Hemodialysis Systems, product codes ARENADPX, ARENASP, ARENADPP, ARENASPX; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Renal Division, McGaw Park, IL 60085
  • Manufacturer
    Baxter Healthcare Renal Div

Manufacturer

Baxter Healthcare Renal Div
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxter Healthcare Renal Div, 1620 Waukegan Rd Bldg R, Mc Gaw Park IL 60085-6730
  • Source
    USFDA