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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-00095-1
Product Name/Description Aquarius Regional Citrate Anticoagulation (RCA) Haemofiltration Device

Product Codes: GEF09500

All Citrate Platform 6 Devices

ARTG Number: 189947
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 21/02/2014
Responsible Entity Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue The manufacturer has completed a software solution to prevent the potential risk of fluid overload or fluid loss caused by repetitive clearing of the balance alarm and providing users with updated Instructions For Use (IFU).
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Baxter is notifying their customers of this problem and advising that repeated override of the Fluid Balance Alarm may eventually result in excessive loss or gain of fluid. The cause of fluid balance alarms must be identified and the fluid rate adjusted accordingly.
A software update will be provided to correct the issue. This action has been closed-out on 19/02/2016.
Contact Information 02 9848 1111 - Baxter Healthcare