Baxter Healthcare Renal Div Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Instrument, product codes 5M5576 and 5M5576R; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Renal Division, McGaw Park, IL 60085 U.S.A. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Instrument, product codes 5M5576 and 5M5576R; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Renal Division, McGaw Park, IL 60085 U.S.A.
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Renal Div
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
serial numbers 200101 to 202190
Products Sold
serial numbers 200101 to 202190
Baxter Healthcare Renal Div is recalling Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Instrument, product codes 5M5576 and 5M5576R; Baxter Healthcare Corpora due to The instrument power cord may become disconnected from the instrument and pose a fire or electrical shock hazard.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The instrument power cord may become disconnected from the instrument and pose a fire or electrical shock hazard.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Baxter sent Urgent Device Correction letters dated 12/2/04 to all Meridian customers on the same date. The letters informed the accounts of the potential for disconnection of the power cord and teh potential for arcing, fire or electrical shock. The accounts were requested to examine their instruments to see if a new power cord clamp has been installed on the unit, using the enclosed instructions and complete the enclosed reply sheet indicating the number of units already corrected, and the number of units still requiring the power cord clamp. The accounts were requested to fax the completed reply for to Baxter at 847-270-5457.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026