FDA Recall Terminated

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog A + 1 Blood Pump 120V Product Code 710200K Serial # >202169 and < 203249 The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatments for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure. The system can be used in hospital, health center and outpatient dialysis center settings when prescribed by a Physician. The following types of renal replacement therapy can be carried out with the system: Hemodialysis (HD) with or without phases of pure ultrafiltration, High flux hemodialysis and low flux hemodialysis.

Recall: Z-1532-2016 · Initiated April 1, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1532-2016
Event Number
73744
Firm
B Braun Medical Inc
FEI Number
2521402
Product Code
KDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 1, 2016
Posted
May 3, 2016
Terminated
July 11, 2017
Address
824 12th Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-3524

Description

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog A + 1 Blood Pump 120V Product Code 710200K Serial # >202169 and < 203249 The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatments for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure. The system can be used in hospital, health center and outpatient dialysis center settings when prescribed by a Physician. The following types of renal replacement therapy can be carried out with the system: Hemodialysis (HD) with or without phases of pure ultrafiltration, High flux hemodialysis and low flux hemodialysis.

Reason

Potential leakage of conductivity sensors of the Dialog Dialysis machines.

Action

B. Braun mailed an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to affected customers informing them of the Dialog+Hemodialysis System due to the potential for Bicarbonate and End conductivity cells (3456102A and 3456103A respectively) to exhibit cracks. Notice provided customers with actions for Qualified Service Technicians, Clinical Personnel Administering Dialysis treatment and adverse event reporting. All Dialog+Hemodialysis machines will be inspected at the customer's site by the customer Biomed, who has been trained and qualified by B. Braun Avitum. The inspection of each machine will be performed in accordance to a Field Service Information (FSI). Customers with questions were instructed to contact the Technical Support Team at 800-621-0445 or the Customers Service Team at 800-848-2066. For questions regarding this recall call 610-997-4717.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to ND, OH, CA, VA, FL, LA, SC, IL, UT, AZ, KY, IA, WI, OK, TN, SD, AL, NJ, TX, NM, NY, KS, WA, MO, CO, PA, CT, DE, GA, MD, VA, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas USVI

Quantity

40 units