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Minicap Extended life PD Transfer Set (2014-05-28)
- Starting date:
- May 28, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 24, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-40171
Recalled products
- Minicap Extended life PD Transfer Set
Reason
Baxter has received multiple complaints reporting connection issues between the PD transfer set catheter connector and the adapter that resulted in reports of peritonitis. Connection issues between the PD transfer set catheter connector and an adapter may lead to leaks and contamination of the fluid pathway, which may result in peritonitis and death.
Affected products
A. Minicap Extended life PD Transfer Set
Lot or serial number
- H12D30047
Model or catalog number
- 5C4483
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Baxter Healthcare Corp.
One Baxter Parkway
Deerfield
60015-4625
Illinois
UNITED STATES