Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily recalling its MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp due to the potential risk of exposure to non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyl acids and polychlorinated biphenyls. The Food and Drug Administration announced the Class I recall on October 21, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Baxter
- Product: MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp
- Part Number: 5C4482
- UDI/DI: 00085412007731
- Lot Codes: All lots manufactured after H19I26088
The hazard
Baxter is aware of several recalls by other manufacturers related to the potential risk of exposure to non-dioxin-like (NDL) polychlorinated biphenyl acids (PCBAs) and NDL polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) when using certain peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis devices. According to FDA's MAUDE device-report database, there have been 40 reports naming the MiniCap Extended Life product since October 2023, including seven marked as serious and one listing a death.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Baxter Healthcare Corporation has 187 other recalls on record since September 2, 2015. Recent Baxter recalls include the August 18, 2026 PRO+ 40" MRS SURFACE Mattress Recall for incorrect labeling risk and the August 17, 2026 recalls of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection and Dextrose 2000mL Bags for fiberglass and stainless steel particulate risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Nipro MedicaLyte Bicarbonate Concentrate Recall (August 5, 2026) and the MedicaLyte Bicarbonate Powder Recall (August 5, 2026), both involving high endotoxin risk.