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Fresenius Liberty Cycler Part Number: RTLR180111 Product Usage: The Liberty cycler is a portable device designed to perf

FDA device recall Z-0148-2014 · posted 2013-11-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Reason for recall
Fluid leaking may be observed inside the pump compartment of the Liberty Cycler and may result in dialysate becoming contaminated, potentially causing peritonitis
Action taken
Fresenius Medical Care contacted all affected consignees by telephone on 10/14/13 to inform them of the product safety alert. Follow-up Urgent Safety Alert letter was sent on 10/18/13 and 10/23/13 by Certified Mail, Return Receipt requested. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to report any events associated with this safety alert to Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FKX
Quantity affected
16,600
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2013-10-14
Date posted
2013-11-05
Date terminated
2021-05-18
Location
Waltham, MA

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