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Health product recall

HOMECHOICE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS (2016-01-13)

Starting date:
January 13, 2016
Posting date:
January 25, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-56816

Affected Products

  1. HOMECHOICE AUTOMATED PD SYSTEM
  2. HOMECHOICE PRO AUTOMATED PD SYSTEM

Reason

In response to complaints that HOMECHOICE devices are excessively noisy, Baxter is updating the HOMECHOICE Patient At-Home Guide to include a discussion of the expected operating sounds during therapy. Customers are advised that if there is a significant change in the sound level or a new, previously unheard sound when using the HOMECHOICE cycler, please contact your doctor and/or nurse or Baxter technical services.

Affected products

A. HOMECHOICE AUTOMATED PD SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

More than 1000 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 5C4471
  • 5C4471R
Companies
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
1 Baxter Parkway
Deerfield
60015
Illinois
UNITED STATES

B. HOMECHOICE PRO AUTOMATED PD SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

More than 1000 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 5C8310
  • 5C8310R
Companies
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
1 Baxter Parkway
Deerfield
60015
Illinois
UNITED STATES