FDA Recall Terminated

NXStage PureFlow SL SAK-303 - 2 dialysate sacks (SAK) with concentrate for use with PureFlow SL, Rx The NxStage PureFLow SL is an optional accessory to the NxStage System One that prepares dialysate for use during hemodialysis, as prescribed by the physician.

Recall: Z-0826-2012 · Initiated December 14, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0826-2012
Event Number
60807
Firm
NxStage Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
3003464075
Product Code
FKR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
December 14, 2011
Posted
January 20, 2012
Terminated
April 17, 2012
Address
439 S Union St, Fl 5th, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2837

Description

NXStage PureFlow SL SAK-303 - 2 dialysate sacks (SAK) with concentrate for use with PureFlow SL, Rx The NxStage PureFLow SL is an optional accessory to the NxStage System One that prepares dialysate for use during hemodialysis, as prescribed by the physician.

Reason

Report of high conductivity failure alarms with the PureFlow SL due to excess concentrate by weight in the product (SAK) dialysate Preparation System

Action

On December 13, 2011, NxStage sent replacement product for overnight delivery and initiated phone contact with all consignees of the product . In addition, NxStage sent an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice dated December 14, 2011 to its consignees/customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to use SAKs from a different lot or premixed dialysate bags (RFPs), until their replacement SAKs arrived; set aside all SAKs from listed lot number; record their inventory; dispose of the SAKs following their normal practices, and complete and return the DEVICE PRODUCT RECALL REPLY FORM even if they do not have any of the affected product on hand via postage-prepaid envelop provided. If you have any questions about this notice, contact NxStage Customer Support at 866-Nxstage ( 697-8243).

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

1,192 devices