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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2015-RN-00329-1
Product Name/Description Baxter Irrigation solutions

1.5% Glycine Irrigation
Code: AHB7316
Batch: S63S1
Expiry: 30/09/2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride for Irrigation
Code: AHB7616
Batch: S66P2
Expiry: 30/11/2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride for Irrigation
Code: AHB7616
Batch: S71N8
Expiry: 31/03/2016

1.5% Glycine Irrigation Solution
Code: AHB7317
Batch: S74P6
Expiry: 31/05/2016

0.9% Sodium Chloride for Irrigation
Code: AHB7127
Batch: S82F6
Expiry: 31/10/2016

ARTG number: 155928
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 10/04/2015
Responsible Entity Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue An investigation into an adverse event report concerning a 6L renal dialysis solution that affected a single patient revealed the solution had been diluted. Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Irrigation Solutions listed above as further investigations revealed that these products were also potentially diluted with water for injection.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Customers are advised to locate and remove affected product from potential use. The TGA has published a web statement regarding this recall which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/dianeal-peritoneal-dialysis-solution-and-various-irrigation-solutions
Contact Information 1300 789 646 - Baxter Healthcare Customer Service