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Dialyzer Optiflux 160NRe

FDA device recall Z-0801-2025 · posted 2025-01-03 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for internal blood leaks due to cracked polyurethane
Action taken
Fresenius Medical Care notified consignees on about 12/05/2024 via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter. Consignees were instructed to stock immediately for either of the affected lot numbers, immediately discontinue use of Optiflux F160NRe Dialyzer(s) with lot codes, place any of the affected units in a secure, segregated area, arrange for return of affected product and complete and return the provided Reply Form. Additionally, consignees were instructed to forward the notification to any personnel within the organization or to customers where product was further distributed.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
KDI
Quantity affected
5,351 cases (64,212 dialyzers)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2024-12-05
Date posted
2025-01-03
Location
Waltham, MA

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Optiflux dialyzer (K162488)Fresenius Medical Care North America2017-04-06