Baxter dialysis recall

7 November 2013

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Baxter Healthcare, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling a small number of units of its HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system. Affected patients will be provided a replacement unit free of charge.

Automated peritoneal dialysis systems are used to remove toxins and waste products from the bodies of people with kidney disease. The process involves pumping a fluid into and out of the abdomen. Toxins and waste products dissolve into the fluid and are removed from the body.

It has been identified that a potentially faulty part used in a small number of units can cause those devices to cease functioning. If this problem occurs, patients can switch to manual peritoneal dialysis to continue therapy.

Serial numbers of affected units and states where supplied:

• 300905 (Qld)
• 300882 (Qld)
• 300928 (NSW)
• 300889 (NSW)

There had been no reports of adverse events related to this issue in Australia as at 4 November 2013.

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