HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; Catalog Numbers; 5C8310, 5C8310R, R5C8320, R5C8320R, T5C8300, and T5C8300R. The HomeChoice dialysis system is a personal cycler automated peritoneal dialysis system for pediatric and adult renal patients with fill volumes ranging from 60 mL to 3000 mL. The HomeChoice PRO model has a PRO card, a small electronic data card, which stores information from the nurse or doctor and automatically sets up the system for the patient.
FDA Recall Z-0800-2010 · Posted 2010-03-01
Recalling FirmBaxter Healthcare Renal Div
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFKX
Date Initiated2010-01-08
Date Terminated2017-06-21
Product Quantity32,678 units
Reason for Recall
Potential overfill of the peritoneal cavity, also referred to as Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV). IIPV can result in serious injury or death.
Firm Action
Urgent Product Recall letters dated January 8, 2010 were mailed to all Peritoneal Dialysis Clinicians on January 8, 2010 and letters dated January 12, 2010 to all Home Care Coordinators and Home Dialysis Patients on January 12, 2010, informing them of steps to take to help reduce or eliminate overfill, also referred to as Increased Intraperitoneal Volume, associated with HomeChoice/Homechoice Pro cyclers. Baxter Healthcare Corporation explained that they had received complaints of IIPV. The accounts were requested to complete and return the enclosed response form, indicating that they received and understood the notification, and if they still had a HomeChoice System or not. Any questions from the Home Care Coordinators are to be directed to the Baxter Global Technical Services at 1-800-553-6898.
Root Cause
Labeling design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.