BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    The box label states: "AT1 Autotransfusion Set 9005101 STERILE...FRESENIUS KABI...Fresenius Kabi AG 61345 Bad Hamburg Germany...Federal (USA) Law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician". The AT1 Autotransfusion Set is distributed by Fresenius Kabi on its own or as part of a ATF40 kit or ATF120 kit. AT1 Autotransfusion set is a disposable set, dedicated component of the Fresenius CATS Continuous Autotransfusion System, which in turn is an Autotransfusion device for the processing of autologous shed blood collected intraoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion.

    Recall: Z-0340-2011 · Initiated March 29, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0340-2011
    Event Number
    56751
    Firm
    Fresenius Kabi, LLC
    FEI Number
    3007344667
    Product Code
    CAC
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    March 29, 2010
    Posted
    November 10, 2010
    Terminated
    June 15, 2011
    Address
    14715 Ne 95th St, Ste 100, Redmond, WA, 98052-2566

    Description

    The box label states: "AT1 Autotransfusion Set 9005101 STERILE...FRESENIUS KABI...Fresenius Kabi AG 61345 Bad Hamburg Germany...Federal (USA) Law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician". The AT1 Autotransfusion Set is distributed by Fresenius Kabi on its own or as part of a ATF40 kit or ATF120 kit. AT1 Autotransfusion set is a disposable set, dedicated component of the Fresenius CATS Continuous Autotransfusion System, which in turn is an Autotransfusion device for the processing of autologous shed blood collected intraoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion.

    Reason

    Using AT1 Autotransfusion Set from specific batches in combination with the auto transfusion device CATS Continuous Autotransfusion has led to insufficient suction of shed blood from the collection reservoir. The results in the failure message "alarm blood flow" and the CATS device stops in a secure mode.

    Action

    Fresenius Kabi sent out a Technical Notification letter dated March 29, 2010, to one distributor located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The distributor sent the technical notification with a cover letter to each of their customer's that had ordered AT1's, ATF120's and ATF40's over the last year. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Customers were notified that the autotransfusion prime and / or washing procedure can be continued after alarm blood flow by following Alternative procedures. The Technical Notification informs the distributor about the problem of the AT1 (item #9005101), but also mentions the other two products ATF120 (item #9108501) and ATF40 (item #9108491) which have no known problem. The distributor is advised to contact Fresenius Kabi, LLC for any question regarding the Technical Notification. For questions regarding this recall call (425) 242-2074.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA and the countries of Australia,Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Phillipines, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    18, 200 units distributed in US