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Fresenius Optiflux F250NRe Hemodialyzer, Single Use, Catalog Number: 0500325E, Advanced Fresenius Polysulfone. Intended

FDA device recall Z-1622-2011 · posted 2011-03-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Reason for recall
There is an increased risk of an internal blood leak.
Action taken
FMCNA notified consignees on 2/16/11 by telephone and follow-up with an Urgent FMCNA Optiflux F250NRe Recall letter via Certified Mail, return Receipt requested. The firm states in the letter that there is an increased risk of an internal blood leak affecting a small percentage of the two lots of dialyzers. They are asking customers to examine their inventory, to discontinue use, and segregate the affected product in a secure place. Customers are to contact their FMCNA Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188 for instructions on how to return product. Used dialyzers should not be returned. If there are any questions, Customer Service should be contacted.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KDI
Quantity affected
38,364 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Date initiated
2011-02-16
Date posted
2011-03-22
Date terminated
2013-02-12
Location
Waltham, MA

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