FDA Device

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler peritoneal dialysis system is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchange in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Hazard

In systems with version 10.4 software Initial Drain logic, the device will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (initial drain). The operator can stop, but cannot bypass, the active Initial Drain. This is to mitigate against Unintended Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIVP). This can cause serious problems in patients with unrelated a co-morbid condition of ascites.

What You Should Do

Remedy

An IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION letter dated October 7, 2013, was sent to all affected customers. The letter included instructions for clinicians to: 1) be aware that HomeChoice will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (Initial Drain); 2) review HomeChoice instructions for use for additional details on HomeChoice 10.4 Initial Drain Logic; 3) acknowledge your receipt of the notification by completing the attached Customer Reply Form and returning by fax to either 224-270-5457 or scanning and e-mailing it to fca@baxter.com; 3) if the recipient of the letter is a dealer, wholesaler, or distributor/reseller that distributed any product to other facilities, to forward the communication to all customers who may have received these products. Clinical questions should be addressed to Baxter's Renal Division Clinical Helpline at 888-736-2543, option 2 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00PM CST). General questions about this recall should be addressed to The Center for One Baxter at 800-422-9837 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST).

Products

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
UPC
*** 1) HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system:  Product Codes: 5C4471 and 5C4471R;  Serial Numbers: All serial numbers;   *** 2) HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system:  Product Codes: 5C8310 and 5C8310R;  Serial Numbers: All serial numbers

Units Affected

*** 1) Product Codes 5C4471 and 5C4471R: Approximately 48,600 units; *** 2) Product Codes 5C8310 and 5C8310R: Approxiamtely 16,990 units