Baxter recalls MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (Part 5C4482EJ) for potential PCB exposure during peritoneal dialysis. Affected units include all lots manufactured after H20A30:0068. No remedy specified.
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 used in peritoneal dialysis due to potential exposure to PCBs. This could pose health risks for dialysis patients using the device. The recall affects all units made after a specific date.
The device may expose users to non-dioxin-like PCBs and PCBAs during peritoneal dialysis. These chemicals are linked to health risks, though the exact danger level isn't specified in the recall.
Peritoneal dialysis patients using the Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp (Part 5C4482EJ) are most at risk. The recall applies to all units manufactured after H20A30068.
Check for the part number 5C4482EJ on the device. The product was sold with the UDI/DI 00085412489643 and manufactured after H20A30068.
Look for the part number 5C4482EJ and UDI/DI 00085412489643 on the device.
The recall record does not specify any remedy.
All units with part number 5C4482EJ manufactured after H20A30068.
The recall mentions potential exposure to non-dioxin-like PCBs and PCBAs, which could pose health risks during peritoneal dialysis.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0374-2025 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0374-2025 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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