FDA Recall Terminated

CombiSet True Flow Series, Hemodialysis Blood Tubing with Priming Set and Transducer Protectors, with Access Flow Reversing Connector (Twister) Product Code: 03-2994-6 24 sets / case CombiSet Bloodlines Including split-septum injection site, viral-retentive transducer protectors, & priming set & Twister device

Recall: Z-0859-2009 · Initiated November 25, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0859-2009
Event Number
50491
Firm
Fresenius Medical Care North America
FEI Number
3001451489
Product Code
KOC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 25, 2008
Posted
January 23, 2009
Terminated
September 24, 2009
Address
920 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451-1521

Description

CombiSet True Flow Series, Hemodialysis Blood Tubing with Priming Set and Transducer Protectors, with Access Flow Reversing Connector (Twister) Product Code: 03-2994-6 24 sets / case CombiSet Bloodlines Including split-septum injection site, viral-retentive transducer protectors, & priming set & Twister device

Reason

Port may crack and separate resulting in potential blood exposure/blood loss for the patient

Action

Fresenius Medical contacted customers by e-mail,telephone and hard copy letter advising users to immediately discontinue use and return inventory. All internal customers were emailed on 11/25/08. All external customers were US Certified Mailed on 11/26/08. All internal customers were US Certified Mailed on 12/2/08 & 12/3/08.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and country of Canada.

Quantity

57 units