2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008T with the following product code and description: 190395 2008K at Home System - 1st Gen. - Canada; 190828 2008K at Home System - 2nd Gen - U.S.; 190904 2008K at Home System w/ Bibag; 190828 2008KatHOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM; 190395 2008KatHOME MACHINE, SHORT CAB, OLC/DP, HP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 29, 2015).
- Recall Initiated
- February 20, 2015
- Posted
- April 29, 2015
- Terminated
- May 18, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-1550-2015
- Quantity
- 133,751 in total (US: 130,337 and OUS: Canada 1,201 and Mexico 2,213)
- Firm Location
- Waltham, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
Lot / Code Info
Serial Numbers: 0T0S100031- 101358, 1T0S101359- 127938, 2T0S109489- 118130, 3T0S118131- 126163, 4T0S126164- 135408, 9T0S100002, 9T0S100004, 9T0S100007- 100010, 9T0S100012, 9T0S100014- 100016
Root Cause
Software design
Action Taken
The firm, Fresenius Medical Care, sent an "URGENT - MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated February 19, 2015 to its Consignees via certified mail on February 26, 2015. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to sign and return the attached "Reply Form" via fax to: 781-699-9769 Attn: Quality Department or Scan and E-mail to: NOTIFYRA@fmc-na.com to confirm that they received and understand the customer notification. The firm will be providing a software update and stated that in the near future, your local clinic will be contacting you about installing the software update. If you have any questions pertaining to this Customer Notification, please contact your local clinic, 800-227-2572 or the Corrections and Removals Manager at 800-662-1237.