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CombiSet True Flow" 2008K@home Bloodlines recallZ-3269-2011 · Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · initiated Aug 11, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in September 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3269-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 11, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Sep 20, 2011
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Quantity
118 cases
Product code
ODX
FDA submissions
K070049
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.

Product 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

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Product Code: 03-2962-3  Lot Numbers: 11ER01800 11ER01801 11ER01802 11ER01804  Exp. Date 05-2014

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K070049 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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