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Recall of Device Recall Naturalyte 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
    61418
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1612-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-05-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=108033
  • 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
    Sodium content does not meet product requirements.
  • Action
    Fresenius Medical Care North America sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated March 28, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine their stock immediately to determine whether they have any affected product. A fax back form was included for customers to complete and return. Contact FMCNA Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188 for questions regarding this notice.

Device

Device Recall Naturalyte Acid Concentrate
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 11PTAC022. Expiration Date: 11/30/2013
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Fresenius Medical Naturalyte Acid Concentrate for bicarbonate Dialysis 45x , 55 gallons (208.2 Liters) || Cat. No. 13-2251-0. || NaturaLyte liquid acid concentrate is formulated to be used with a three stream hemodialysis machine which is calibrated for acid and bicarbonate concentrates.
  • 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