FDA Recall Terminated

NxStage Dialysate Sack (SAK) with Concentrate for Use with PureFlow SL REF: SAK-305 Lactate 45, Potassium 1, Sodium 140, Calcium 3, Magnesium 1 Chloride 100, Glucose (mg/dL) 100 Batch Size (liters) 40

Recall: Z-1858-2014 · Initiated May 14, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1858-2014
Event Number
68354
Firm
NxStage Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
3003464075
Product Code
FKR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
May 14, 2014
Posted
June 24, 2014
Terminated
March 13, 2017
Address
350 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843-1748

Description

NxStage Dialysate Sack (SAK) with Concentrate for Use with PureFlow SL REF: SAK-305 Lactate 45, Potassium 1, Sodium 140, Calcium 3, Magnesium 1 Chloride 100, Glucose (mg/dL) 100 Batch Size (liters) 40

Reason

SAK Dialysate Concentrate contain aluminum levels which exceed internal product specification

Action

NxStage issued Initial recall letter dated 5/14/14 to dialysis centers. An error was noted and an updated letter dated 5/15/14 was resent to dialysis centers. The updated 5/15/14 letter was emailed to all current active PureFlow SL patients who had provided an email address followed by UPS next business day letter sent to all current active PureFlow SL patients. Accounts are requested to examine inventory and remove product. Contact NxStage Customer Service to arrange for return of all affected product and for replacement product to be sent. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact NxStage Customer Service at 1-866-NXSTAGE (1-866-697-8243).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.

Quantity

2839 cases