Baxter recalls MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (Part 5C4482S) used in peritoneal dialysis due to potential PCB exposure. Affected units include all lots manufactured after H19J110:11055.
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.
Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (Part 5C4482S) used in peritoneal dialysis because they may expose users to PCBs. This recall addresses potential health risks from non-dioxin-like PCBs during dialysis treatment.
The device may expose users to non-dioxin-like PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) during peritoneal dialysis. These chemicals are linked to health risks, though the recall indicates the risk is not immediate or severe.
People using peritoneal dialysis with this specific Baxter MiniCap set are affected. Those with peritoneal dialysis treatments are most at risk due to potential PCB exposure.
Check for the part number 5C4482S on the device. The set is used in peritoneal dialysis and was manufactured after the date H19J11055.
Look for the part number 5C4482S and the lot/serial numbers listed as all lots manufactured after H19J11055.
The recall indicates potential exposure to PCBs during peritoneal dialysis, but the product is not unsafe for immediate use. Baxter is aware of other recalls related to similar risks.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Baxter Healthcare Corporation for further instructions.
Look for the part number 5C4482S and the lot/serial numbers listed as all lots manufactured after H19J11055.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0375-2025 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0375-2025 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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