Baxter Corporation’s MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets: Certain cleaning products, including hand sanitizers and solvents, may damage sets
Standard priority
What you should do
- 1Avoid direct contact between the transfer sets and the following cleaning products:hand sanitizers and cleaning products that contain hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol or antiseptic agents; andsolvents intended to remove adhesive residue, such as those containingacetone, toluene, xylene or cyclohexanone.
- 2If your transfer set is damaged (e.g., cracked or leaking), contact your health care provider immediately for a replacement.
- 3Consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns about your transfer set.
- 4Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of peritonitis.
- 5Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain or tenderness.
The issue
Medical devices
Affected product
MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets manufactured by Baxter Corporation (see list of affected products)
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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