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Fresenius Liberty Cycler-Peritoneal Dialysis Cycler Model: 180111 and RTLR180111

FDA device recall Z-0693-2016 · posted 2016-01-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Reason for recall
The door latch may not fully close and the door may open unexpectedly. The door may make physical contact with anything near the door of the machine, including the patient. May cause injury, delay in treatment, or Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV) (overfill).
Action taken
Fresenius Medical Care issued on December 15, 2015, a n Important Product Notification to all affected customers informing them of the problem and how to recognize the proper latch closing. Questions regarding the contents of the Customer Notification or questions regarding the issue, contact Technical Services at 1-800-227-2572 and reference the Field Action Number FA-2015-10-W. A reply form is included as part of the customer communication with instructions to fill out and return via fax or scanned/emailed copy.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FKX
Quantity affected
14,094 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2015-12-15
Date posted
2016-01-27
Date terminated
2019-10-07
Location
Waltham, MA

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