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Health product recall

Fresenius Dialysate Machines (2013-11-13)

Starting date:
November 13, 2013
Posting date:
February 10, 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-37819

Recalled Products

A. Fresenius 2008K Dialysate Machine
B. Fresenius 2008K2 Dialysate Machine
C. Fresenius 2008K Dialysate Machine Home
D. Fresenius 2008T Dialysate Machine

Reason

Saline bags inappropriately filling during the recirculation phase of hemodialysis treatment set up. During set up, fresh dialysate  is produced within the machine to eliminate excess air which has been detected.

Affected products

A. Fresenius 2008K Dialysate Machine

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 Machine
 

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 Dialysate Machine 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 Dialysate Machine

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

190729

Companies
Manufacturer
Fresenius USA Inc.
4040 Nelson Avenue
Concord
94520
California
UNITED STATES