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Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Cod

FDA device recall Z-2373-2015 · posted 2015-08-12 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Reason for recall
Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination.
Action taken
Fresenius Medical NA issued an Urgent Expanded Medical Device Recall letter on 7/16/15 to clinics and patients. The letter identified the affected product, explained the reason for the expansion, and instructed users to immediately examine their stock to determine whether there was any Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate beginning with 15AMLB, 15BMLB, 15CMLB. Users are to discontinue use immediately if any product of these lots is found, . All units are to be placed in a secure, segregated area. If affected product was on the machine prior to patient treatment, a [Heat Disinfect] program should be performed. The attached Reply Form should be completed and returned. Contact your FMCNA Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188 for instructions on how to return the recalled product.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
KPO
Quantity affected
2,264,028
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2015-07-16
Date posted
2015-08-12
Location
Waltham, MA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
FRESENIUS NATURALYTE SODIUM BICARBONATE LIQUID CONCENTRATE, MODEL 08-4000-LB (K071387)Fresenius Medical Care North America2007-06-15