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Health product recall

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

  1. Acute Renal Dialysis Machine Aquarius System
  2. 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