Events

Recall of Device Recall Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines

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
    66622
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0629-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-01-06
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122784
  • 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
    2008 series hemodialysis machines complaints of saline bags inappropriately filling during recirculation and setup.
  • Action
    Fresenius Medical issued a Product Notification letter dated November 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers who encounter a saline bag that is inappropriately filling, should discontinue the setup and remove the machine from service until the drain line and drain-associated hydraulic components can be checed by a qualified service technician. Customers were also instructed to ensure that the hemodialysis machine is installed and operated in compliance with the Machine Specification section of their operator's manual, including the specification located in the Water/Drain Section. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-227-2572. For questions regarding this recall call 800-662-1237.

Device

Device Recall Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally Mexico and Canada.
  • Product Description
    Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: || Models: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T || The 2008H Hemodialysis machine is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Hemodialysis is indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, when conservative therapy is judged to be inadequate. The dialysate delivery machine is used for hemodialysis in hospital, dialysis centers, and at home. The 2008K, 20081(2 and 2008T hemodialysis machines are designed to perform hemodialysis in hospitals and dialysis clinics. They can be used for patients suffering chronic or acute renal failure. The 2008K, 2008K2 and 2008T are designed to provide hemodialysis treatment by controlling and monitoring both the dialysate and extracorporeal blood circuits. The Fresenius 2008K~home is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in an acute or chronic facility. The 2008K~home is also indicated for hemodialysis in the home and must be observed by a trained and qualified person as prescribed by their physician.
  • 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