FDA Recall Terminated

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home: Models: Fresenius 2008K and 2008K2 Dialysate Delivery System Fresenius 2008K@home Hemodialysis Machine with bibag System 2008T Hemodialysis Machine The Fresenius 2008 Series Machines are indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy

Recall: Z-1325-2016 · Initiated March 10, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1325-2016
Event Number
73487
Firm
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
FEI Number
3001451489
Product Code
KDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 10, 2016
Posted
April 5, 2016
Terminated
March 9, 2017
Address
920 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451-1521

Description

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home: Models: Fresenius 2008K and 2008K2 Dialysate Delivery System Fresenius 2008K@home Hemodialysis Machine with bibag System 2008T Hemodialysis Machine The Fresenius 2008 Series Machines are indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy

Reason

Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Patients Treated with Hydroxocobalamin (or any form of Vitamin B-12)

Action

Fresenius Medical Care issued an Urgent Medical Device Alert dated March 10, 2016, to all affected consignees. Consignees were instructed to place notification and Warning Addendum with their 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machine Operators Manual. A reply form was included as part of the customer communication with instructions to fill out and return via fax or scanned/emailed copy. Further information or support concerning this issue, customers were instructed to contact Fresenius Technical Services at 800-227-2572.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS)