Baxter recalls MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Part Number R5C448: female connector may separate during peritoneal dialysis, causing potential complications.
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets used in peritoneal dialysis due to reports of the female connector separating from the main body. This could lead to complications during dialysis treatments if the connection fails.
The female connector can separate from the main body of the transfer set during use. This separation could cause the dialysis solution to leak or the connection to fail, potentially leading to complications during peritoneal dialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis patients using the recalled MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Part Number R5C4482 are affected. Patients at highest risk are those who have recently used the product without noticing the connector separation.
Check for the part number R5C4482 on the transfer set. The product was sold with specific lot/serial numbers: H23K15033, H23K17088, H23L15049, H23L20049, H24A17046, H24A23069, H24C13090, H24D15036, H24C29493.
Inspect the female connector for signs of separation from the main body of the transfer set.
Baxter is recalling these transfer sets due to an increase in complaints about the female connector separating from the main body during use in peritoneal dialysis.
Look for the part number R5C4482 on the transfer set.
The recalled product has specific lot/serial numbers: H23K15033, H23K17088, H23L15049, H23L20049, H24A17046, H24A23069, H24C13090, H24D15036, H24C29493.
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Subject: Recall Z-0563-2025 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0563-2025 from Baxter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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