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Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls The PrisMax System Version II Hemodialysis Delivery System: Automatic Repositioning System Pump Assembly, specifically t
Recalled March 10, 2021 · FDA recall Z-1151-2021 · Baxter Healthcare
Description
Variability in the performance of the tubing in the ARPS (Automatic Repositioning System) Pump Assembly which may lead to alarm situations during system self-test and therapy. This tubing is normally replaced during annual preventative maintenance. Alarm Situations: During System Self-Test: Alarm code B1215 (ARPS Self-Test failure); During Therapy: B1273 (ARPS Leak), B1215 (ARPS Pressure self-test), B1116 (Return Pressure self-test Failure), B1539 (Access Pod Reposition Failure), B1541 (Effluent Pod Reposition Failure), B1540 (Effluent Filter Pod Reposition Failure). If an alarm occurs, it may lead to delay or interruption of therapy. In the event that therapy is terminated without returning blood to the patient, blood loss may occur.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →