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Z-1612-2012

Fresenius Medical Naturalyte Acid Concentrate for bicarbonate Dialysis 45x , 55 gallons (208.2 Liters) Cat...

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC / initiated 2012-03-16 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. began a recall of Fresenius Medical Naturalyte Acid Concentrate for bicarbonate Dialysis 45x , 55 gallons (208.2 Liters) Cat. No. 13-2251-0. NaturaLyte liquid acid concentrate... on . The reason FDA records is "Sodium content does not meet product requirements". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1612-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Product
Fresenius Medical Naturalyte Acid Concentrate for bicarbonate Dialysis 45x , 55 gallons (208.2 Liters) Cat. No. 13-2251-0. NaturaLyte liquid acid concentrate is formulated to be used with a three stream hemodialysis machine which is calibrated for acid and bicarbonate concentrates.
Product code
KPO Dialysate Concentrate For Hemodialysis (Liquid Or Powder)
Reason for recall
Sodium content does not meet product requirements
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Fresenius Medical Care North America sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated March 28, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine their stock immediately to determine whether they have any affected product. A fax back form was included for customers to complete and return. Contact FMCNA Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-5188 for questions regarding this notice.
Quantity in commerce
154 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot 11PTAC022. Expiration Date: 11/30/2013