PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler

Reported: May 4, 2016 Initiated: February 16, 2016 #Z-1565-2016

Product Description

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler

Reason for Recall

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is sending this communication to inform you of incomplete instructions in the AMIA Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (PO) System Clinician Guide for calculating the total recommended solution therapy volume. Specifically, the instructions do not specify the need for an extra 200 mL of PD solution in order to prime the patient line and for air purge operations. The tot

Details

Recalling Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Units Affected
10 units
Distribution
US Consignee: NY ***Foreign Consignee: Ecuador
Location
Deerfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp.. Units affected: 10 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is sending this communication to inform you of incomplete instructions in the AMIA Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (PO) System Clinician Guide for calculating the total recommended solution therapy volume. Specifically, the instructions do not specify the need for an extra 200 mL of PD solution in order to prime the patient line and for air purge operations. The tot
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 4, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1565-2016.