FDA Device

HomeChoice Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A., Made in U.S.A.; catalog numbers 5C4471, 5C4471R, 5C4474, 5C4474R, T5C4441, T5C4441R

Hazard

Potential for low ultrafiltrate volumes when using the Low Fill Mode during Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD) Therapy

What You Should Do

Remedy

Safety Alert letters dated 12/23/02 were mailed to the medical directos of facilities identified as having patients who use the low fill volume cassette with the HomeChoice machines. The letters informed them of the potential low ultrafiltrate volumes and requested that they review the patient list provided with the letter and verify that all of their patients who use the device in the low fill mode are included.

Products

HomeChoice Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A., Made in U.S.A.; catalog numbers 5C4471, 5C4471R, 5C4474, 5C4474R, T5C4441,
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt
UPC
All HomeChoice Systems with software versions 8.51 and 8.52.