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Terminated

LIPOSORBER System, Model: LA-15, consisting of: Apheresis machine, product# 101445 model: MA-03, and disposables (product#, model) [#101447, KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101473, HDE KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101785, LA-15 (AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type)], [#101786, NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)], [#101788, HDE LA-15(AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type)], [#101789, HDE NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)]. Associated labeling: 1) Instructions for Use (6): IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FH, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FH, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FH, IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FSGS, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FSGS, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FSGS, 2) Operators Manuals for the following (2): LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FH, LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FSGS 3) Patients Guide (1): A PATIENT GUIDE TO THE LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM FSGS

FDA Recall Z-0900-2022 · Posted None

Recalling FirmKaneka America Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMMY
Date Initiated2022-02-17
Date Terminated2024-05-06
Product Quantity138 Systems, 54703 disposables

Reason for Recall

Labeling change to due to the risk of severe anaphylactoid reactions including shock in patients treated with the Liposorber LA-15 LDL Adsorption Column under concomitant ACE inhibitor medication treatment.

Firm Action

On 02/17/2022 a recall notification letter with revised labeling was emailed regarding contraindication in patients who are being treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Customers are to locate, destroy and replace all operator's manuals, patient guides, and IFUs with those attached to the recall notice, ensuring they are distributed to all end users. All device model, lot, and UDI numbers for systems and disposables are affected. Submit the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to Kaneka Medical America, LLC via email. If you have any question or concerns about this recall please contact Kaneka Medical America LLC Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Eastern Time, at: Phone: (212) 705-4355, Email: [email protected]

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

US only: CA, NH, CT, MA, FL, DE, NY, NJ, PA, OH, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, TN, TX, IN, AZ, MI, WI, MN, IL, MO, NE, CO, WA, OR, UT, KS, OK, AL, ME

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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