Events

Recall of Device Recall HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro Cyclers

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
    58383
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2129-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-03-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-05-03
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99244
  • 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
    System, peritoneal, automatic delivery - Product Code FKX
  • Reason
    Clinicians are being reminded of the current warning in the homechoice apd systems patient at-home guide, 07-19-61-244 (october 2,2009), which states on page 3-13 "to reduce the risk of bums, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons: close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or those unable to care for themselves." tubing entanglement around the neck may r.
  • Action
    Baxter sent Safety Alert letters dated March 15, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to consider the following safeguards for at-risk patients on HomeChoice Therapy: Have a caregiver present while the patient is performing therapy. Move the HomeChoice cycler to the foot of the bed, if possible, to minimize the likelihood of entanglement that may lead to asphyxiation. Install bed railings for patients at risk for seizures or falls from bed. Complete the attached customer reply form and fax it to Baxter at t847-270-5457. For questions regarding this recall call 888-736-2543, option 2.

Device

Device Recall HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro Cyclers
  • Model / Serial
    all serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, KY, MO, NC, NM, Ny, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingom, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    APD Disposable Sets and Extension Sets used with Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A. || The HomeChoice dialysis system is a personal cycler automated peritoneal dialysis system for pediatric and adult renal patients with fill volumes ranging from 60 mL to 3000 mL.
  • Manufacturer
    Baxter Healthcare Renal Div

Manufacturer

Baxter Healthcare Renal Div
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxter Healthcare Renal Div, 1620 Waukegan Rd, Mc Gaw Park IL 60085-6730
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Baxter International
  • Source
    USFDA