Baxter recalls CAPD MiniCap Transfer Set II (24cm) with code T5C4482 due to cleaning products like bleach or hydrogen peroxide potentially causing leaks or cracks in the device.
Cleaning products, containing, but not limited to, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, or antiseptic agents and solvent, such as those containing acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone may cause damage, such as leaking or cracking, to the MiniCap Extended Life PD transfer sets.
Baxter is recalling its CAPD MiniCap Transfer Set II (24cm) with code T5C:4482 because certain cleaning products can damage the device, leading to leaks or cracks. This affects medical devices used in hemodialysis treatments.
The transfer set can leak or crack when exposed to cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, or solvents like acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone. This may compromise the medical device's integrity during hemodialysis.
Patients receiving hemodialysis treatments using this specific Baxter CAPD system are affected. Healthcare providers using the device for medical procedures are at risk if they use incompatible cleaning products.
Check for the product name 'Baxter CAPD MiniCap Transfer Set II (24cm)' and code T5C4482. The device was sold with all lot numbers within expiry dates.
Inspect the transfer set for leaks or cracks after using cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide, bleach, or solvents.
Cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, or solvents like acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone may cause damage.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
Look for the product name 'Baxter CAPD MiniCap Transfer Set II (24cm)' and code T5C4482 with all lot numbers within expiry dates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0579-2022 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0579-2022 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
