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NxStage Cartridge Express. A disposable extracorporeal blood and fluid pathway and a hemo filter. Model #CAR-153 Cartrid

FDA device recall Z-1070-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
NxStage Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Pinhole leaks on the replacement (RF) side FMP bag in certain lots of its disposable cartridge balance chambers resulting in loss of dialysate or ultrafiltrate
Action taken
Voluntary recall notice dated 4/14/04 sent UPS, overnight with signature required to both ICU/CCU (Acute accounts) and Chronic accounts. Firm to remove and replace product that contains a disposable component from a new supplier that has demonstrated to be less reliable resulting in pinhole leaks.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KDI
Quantity affected
402 units
Distribution
CA, IL, IN, MD, IA, MO, NJ, OH, VT
Date initiated
2004-04-14
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-07-13
Location
Lawrence, MA

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RecordFirmDate
MODIFICATION TO NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE (K040696)Nxstage Medical, Inc.2004-05-26