RecallDepth

Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine: Part Number Description 190573 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYS. OLC/DIASAFE PLUS; 190713 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYS., with CDX; 190766 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYSTEM W/BIBAG; 190858 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYSTEM WITHOUT CDX; 190895 2008T GEN 2 BIBAG WITHOUT CDX; 190908 2008T HD System With CDX, CAN

Company
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Recall Initiated
March 12, 2020
Recall Number
Z-1748-2020
Quantity
101,463
Firm Location
Waltham, MA

Reason for Recall

A "Remove USB Device 2" false alarm may be displayed when no USB device or a non-powered USB device is connected to the USB port on the rear of the machine

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Curaca, Guam

Lot / Code Info

All serial numbers

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

Fresenius Medical Care issued via First Class Mail on 03-12-2020 Important Medical Device Correction Customer Notification explaining the issue, health risk and action to take: To clear the alarm, tum the machine power off for 30 to 45 seconds and turn back on. If the alarm has not been cleared, repeat the power off cycle again. If still not cleared, perform a manual blood return and remove the patient from the machine. Remove the machine from service and contact a qualified service technician. This alarm may reoccur even after a power cycle has been performed. true alarm will only occur when an externally powered USB device is connected. Refer to the Operators Manual Troubleshooting section for instructions. A Reply Form included for confirmation the consignee read and understands the notice sent to them and ask for number of machines corrected. A software solution is being created that addresses this situation. Once the software upgrade is available, an additional notification will be sent with instructions on how to order the upgrade at no charge. If you experience this issue or have additional questions, please contact Fresenius Medical Care Technical Services at 800-227-2572

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