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Health product recall

Fresenius 2008K and 2008T Hemodialysis System (2014-05-07)

Starting date:
May 7, 2014
Posting date:
September 3, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-41251

Recalled Products

A) Fresenius 2008K Dialysate System

B) Fresenius 2008K2 Dialysate System

C) Fresenius 2008K Home

D) Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis System

Reason

Interruption in central water delivery system resulted in a loss of water pressure causing negative pressure in water system compared to hemodialysis machine. This allowed disinfectant from machines to contaminate the central water delivery system and storage tank.

Affected products

A) Fresenius 2008K Dialysate System

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

190303

190305

190336

190371

190373

190452

Companies
Manufacturer

Fresenius USA Inc.

4040 Nelson Avenue

Concord

94520

California

UNITED STATES



B) Fresenius 2008K2 Dialysate System

 

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

190610

190630

190633

 

Companies
Manufacturer

Fresenius USA Inc.

4040 Nelson Avenue

Concord

94520

California

UNITED STATES



C) Fresenius 2008K Home

 

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

190395

 

Companies
Manufacturer

Fresenius USA Inc.

4040 Nelson Avenue

Concord

94520

California

UNITED STATES



D) Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis System

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

190573

190713

190766

190908

R190713

R190766

Companies
Manufacturer

Fresenius USA Inc.

4040 Nelson Avenue

Concord

94520

California

UNITED STATES