Events

Recall of Device Recall NXStage PureFlow SL SAK303

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by NxStage Medical, 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
    60807
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0826-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106520
  • 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
    Subsystem, proportioning - Product Code FKR
  • Reason
    Report of high conductivity failure alarms with the pureflow sl due to excess concentrate by weight in the product (sak) dialysate preparation system.
  • Action
    On December 13, 2011, NxStage sent replacement product for overnight delivery and initiated phone contact with all consignees of the product . In addition, NxStage sent an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice dated December 14, 2011 to its consignees/customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to use SAKs from a different lot or premixed dialysate bags (RFPs), until their replacement SAKs arrived; set aside all SAKs from listed lot number; record their inventory; dispose of the SAKs following their normal practices, and complete and return the DEVICE PRODUCT RECALL REPLY FORM even if they do not have any of the affected product on hand via postage-prepaid envelop provided. If you have any questions about this notice, contact NxStage Customer Support at 866-Nxstage ( 697-8243).

Device

Device Recall NXStage PureFlow SL SAK303
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 1117911, Exp. 2013-09
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution.
  • Product Description
    NXStage PureFlow SL SAK-303 - 2 dialysate sacks (SAK) with concentrate for use with PureFlow SL, Rx || The NxStage PureFLow SL is an optional accessory to the NxStage System One that prepares dialysate for use during hemodialysis, as prescribed by the physician.
  • Manufacturer
    NxStage Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer

NxStage Medical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    NxStage Medical, Inc., 439 S Union St Fl 5th, Lawrence MA 01843-2837
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nxstage Medical Inc
  • Source
    USFDA