FDA Recall Terminated

CombiSet True Flow" 2008K@home Bloodlines Fresenius Medical Care. Used for transferring blood during the hemodialysis treatment from the patient to the dialyzer (artificial kidney), removing extra water and waste products and then returning the filtered blood back to the patient

Recall: Z-3269-2011 · Initiated August 11, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3269-2011
Event Number
59664
Firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
FEI Number
3001451489
Product Code
ODX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 11, 2011
Posted
September 20, 2011
Terminated
August 24, 2016
Address
920 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451-1521

Description

CombiSet True Flow" 2008K@home Bloodlines Fresenius Medical Care. Used for transferring blood during the hemodialysis treatment from the patient to the dialyzer (artificial kidney), removing extra water and waste products and then returning the filtered blood back to the patient

Reason

Blood lines coiling tabs #1 and #5 on the arterial line are not in the correct positions

Action

Fresenius Medical Care sent out an "Urgent" recall notice dated August 11, 2011 to all affected customers . The letter included description of the product name, problem and asked them to examine their stock immediately and quarantine bloodlines from the recalled lots. Customers were asked to return the product to Fresenius. For information on this recall call the Fresenius Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

118 cases