OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ -
Issue Health Canada is advising Canadians that Baxter Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of DIANEAL PD4 1.5% peritoneal dialysis solution in the 5-litre bag format due to the potential presence of particulate matter within the connectors.
DIANEAL is a sterile peritoneal dialysis solution used for patients whose kidneys are not working properly. The dialysis solution is used in hospitals and home settings.
Who is affected
Undetected particulate matter may enter the peritoneal cavity when the dialysis solution is flushed in. While the particulate matter will be most likely flushed out when the fluid is drained, it is possible that some particles may remain in the peritoneal cavity. If this happens, these particles may cause a local inflammatory reaction or a type of peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) that is not related to infection. This type of peritonitis cannot be treated with antibiotics, and can sometimes persist, or recur at a later date.
What Health Canada is doing Health Canada is monitoring the recall. Should Health Canada become aware of additional safety information, it will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as necessary.
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Issue Health Canada is advising Canadians that Baxter Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of DIANEAL PD4 1.5% peritoneal dialysis solution in the 5-litre bag format due to the potential presence of particulate matter within the connectors.
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DIANEAL is a sterile peritoneal dialysis solution used for patients whose kidneys are not working properly. The dialysis solution is used in hospitals and home settings.
Who is affected
- Canadians who have product from the affected lot
- DIANEAL, PD4 1.5% 5L SYSII (DIN 00865095) - Lot number W7K16T1B
- The affected lot contains 50 units of dialysis solution (5 cases, each containing 10 units).
- Immediately examine your stock to determine whether you have product from the affected lot. If any is found, speak to your healthcare provider immediately regarding replacement product.
- Contact Baxter Corporation Customer Care at 1-866-968-7477 for instructions on how to return the recalled product.
- Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have used product from the affected lot.
- Report adverse events to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1?866?234?2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax.
- Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1?800?267?9675, or complete an online complaint form.
Undetected particulate matter may enter the peritoneal cavity when the dialysis solution is flushed in. While the particulate matter will be most likely flushed out when the fluid is drained, it is possible that some particles may remain in the peritoneal cavity. If this happens, these particles may cause a local inflammatory reaction or a type of peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) that is not related to infection. This type of peritonitis cannot be treated with antibiotics, and can sometimes persist, or recur at a later date.
What Health Canada is doing Health Canada is monitoring the recall. Should Health Canada become aware of additional safety information, it will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as necessary.
Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls.
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SOURCE Health Canada