RecallDepth

NxStage Cartridge Express, CAR-170, for hemodialysis.

Company
Nxstage Medical, Inc.
Recall Initiated
July 27, 2007
Posted
September 20, 2007
Terminated
September 13, 2010
Recall Number
Z-1228-2007
Quantity
12,085 cases
Firm Location
Lawrence, MA

Reason for Recall

Potential for dialysate leaks from the cartridge during treatment.

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers: 7037802, 703803, 703804, 7047702, 7047703, 7047704, 7047705, 7057702, 7057703, 7057704, 7057705, 7057706, 7057707, 7057708, 7057709, 7067701, 7067702,7067703, 7067705, 7067709, 7067710, 7067711, 7067712, 7067713, 7067714, 7067715, 7077703.

Root Cause

Process change control

Action Taken

NxStage initiated the recall by letter on 8/24/07 advising users of the specific lots to be removed from use. Prior notifications were issued on July 27, 2007, July 30, 2007 and July 31, 2007 notifying users of the potential for leaks and instructions to detect leaks prior to use.

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