Fresenius Optiflux F250NRe Hemodialyzer, Single Use, Catalog Number: 0500325E, Advanced Fresenius Polysulfone. Intended for use as an artificial kidney system to the treatment of patients with renal failure, fluid overload, or toxemic conditions by performing such therapies as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemoconcentration and hemodiafiltration.
FDA Recall Z-1622-2011 · Posted 2011-03-22
Recalling FirmFresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKDI
Date Initiated2011-02-16
Date Terminated2013-02-12
Product Quantity38,364 units
Reason for Recall
There is an increased risk of an internal blood leak.
Firm Action
FMCNA notified consignees on 2/16/11 by telephone and follow-up with an Urgent FMCNA Optiflux F250NRe Recall letter via Certified Mail, return Receipt requested. The firm states in the letter that there is an increased risk of an internal blood leak affecting a small percentage of the two lots of dialyzers. They are asking customers to examine their inventory, to discontinue use, and segregate the affected product in a secure place. Customers are to contact their FMCNA Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188 for instructions on how to return product. Used dialyzers should not be returned. If there are any questions, Customer Service should be contacted.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.