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Health product recall

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

  1. 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
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
One Baxter Parkway
Deerfield
60015-4625
Illinois
UNITED STATES