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Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC)… recallZ-1536-2016 · B Braun Medical Inc · initiated Apr 1, 2016

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in May 2016

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 B Braun Medical 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

Potential leakage of conductivity sensors of the Dialog Dialysis machines.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

B. Braun mailed an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to affected customers informing them of the Dialog+Hemodialysis System due to the potential for Bicarbonate and End conductivity cells (3456102A and 3456103A respectively) to exhibit cracks. Notice provided customers with actions for Qualified Service Technicians, Clinical Personnel Administering Dialysis treatment and adverse event reporting. All Dialog+Hemodialysis machines will be inspected at the customer's site by the customer Biomed, who has been trained and qualified by B. Braun Avitum. The inspection of each machine will be performed in accordance to a Field Service Information (FSI). Customers with questions were instructed to contact the Technical Support Team at 800-621-0445 or the Customers Service Team at 800-848-2066. For questions regarding this recall call 610-997-4717.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1536-2016
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 1, 2016
Posted by the FDA
May 3, 2016
Recalling firm
B Braun Medical Inc
Quantity
147
Product code
KDI
FDA submissions
K083460, K963440
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to ND, OH, CA, VA, FL, LA, SC, IL, UT, AZ, KY, IA, WI, OK, TN, SD, AL, NJ, TX, NM, NY, KS, WA, MO, CO, PA, CT, DE, GA, MD, VA, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas USVI

Product description

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC) Item 3456103A The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatments for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure. The system can be used in hospital, health center and outpatient dialysis center settings when prescribed by a Physician. The following types of renal replacement therapy can be carried out with the system: Hemodialysis (HD) with or without phases of pure ultrafiltration, High flux hemodialysis and low flux hemodialysis.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Item # 3456103A

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K083460, K963440 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 73744).

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