Events

Recall of Device Recall 2008T Hemodialysis Machine

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70574
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1550-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-02-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-04-29
  • Event Status
    Completed
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135407
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system - Product Code KDI
  • Reason
    The acetate value for granuflo on the select concentrate screen should be 8meq/l but it is displayed as 4meq/l. the correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
  • Action
    The firm, Fresenius Medical Care, sent an "URGENT - MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated February 19, 2015 to its Consignees via certified mail on February 26, 2015. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to sign and return the attached "Reply Form" via fax to: 781-699-9769 Attn: Quality Department or Scan and E-mail to: NOTIFYRA@fmc-na.com to confirm that they received and understand the customer notification. The firm will be providing a software update and stated that in the near future, your local clinic will be contacting you about installing the software update. If you have any questions pertaining to this Customer Notification, please contact your local clinic, 800-227-2572 or the Corrections and Removals Manager at 800-662-1237.

Device

Device Recall 2008T Hemodialysis Machine
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Numbers: 0T0S100031- 101358, 1T0S101359- 127938, 2T0S109489- 118130, 3T0S118131- 126163, 4T0S126164- 135408, 9T0S100002, 9T0S100004, 9T0S100007- 100010, 9T0S100012, 9T0S100014- 100016
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
  • Product Description
    2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008T with the following product code and description: 190395 2008K at Home System - 1st Gen. -¿ Canada; || 190828 2008K at Home System - 2nd Gen - U.S.; 190904 2008K at Home System w/ Bibag; 190828 2008KatHOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM; || 190395 2008KatHOME MACHINE, SHORT CAB, OLC/DP, HP || The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.
  • Manufacturer
    Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Manufacturer

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., 920 Winter St, Waltham MA 02451-1521
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Fresenius SE & Co KGaA
  • Source
    USFDA