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Recall of Device Recall Fresenius GranuFlo (powder) Acid Concentrate

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
    62108
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1827-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-06-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-07-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=109861
  • 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
    Dialysate concentrate for hemodialysis (liquid or powder) - Product Code KPO
  • Reason
    Risk of alkalosis with acetate containing dialysis acid concentrates.
  • Action
    Fresenius Medical Care sent an "IMPORTANT PRESCRIBING INFORMATION" letter dated March 29, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Reply Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 781-699-9635. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-323-5188 or Medical Information at 1-855-616-2309 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

Device Recall Fresenius GranuFlo (powder) Acid Concentrate
  • Model / Serial
    All lots
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution and the country of Guam.
  • Product Description
    Fresenius GranuFlo (powder) Acid Concentrate || Product Codes: || OFD1201-3B, OFD1251-3B, OFD2123-3B, OFD2201-3B, OFD2220-3B, OFD2223-3B,OFD2225-3B, OFD2231-3B, OFD2251-3B, OFD2301-3B, OFD2323-3B, OFD2325-3B, OFD3201-3B, OFD3231-3B, OFD3251-3B, OFD3301-3B. || For the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during hemodialysis procedure.
  • 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