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Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System and with Platinum Software
- Starting date:
- November 30, 2011
- Posting date:
- January 20, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-15125
Recalled products
- Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System
- Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System - Platinum Software
Reason
Baxter received reports of 8 cases of broken/damaged wheels on the Aquarius. The damage to the wheels occurred during the moving of the device. The damaged wheel may result in loss of stability of the device. In the worst case, the device can fall over and potentially harm a person.
Affected products
A. Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System
Lot or serial number
> 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- GEF09700
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Baxter Healthcare SA
Zurich
8010
SWITZERLAND
B. Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System - Platinum Software
Lot or serial number
> 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- GEF08200
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Baxter Healthcare SA
Zurich
8010
SWITZERLAND