FDA Recall Terminated

Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.

Recall: Z-2149-2012 · Initiated July 9, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2149-2012
Event Number
62563
Firm
Apheresis Technologies, Inc.
FEI Number
1000113717
Product Code
FIR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 9, 2012
Posted
August 6, 2012
Terminated
December 16, 2013
Address
612 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683-5459

Description

Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.

Reason

On 07/09/2012, Apheresis Technologies, Inc. initiated a recall on the Plasma Pump Model PP-04a due to a complaint received regarding a rotor of the PP-04a pump that stopped during a therapeutic plasma exchange treatment causing interruption of flow of both the plasma discard line and replacement fruit line.

Action

APHERESIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. sent a letter dated July 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the device for repair. For questions customers should call 727-787-5616.

Distribution

Natonwide Distribution

Quantity

13