Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-2082-2013Class II

2008 MeDS Pump, Venofer(R) Pump

Fresenius Kabi Warrendale / initiated 2013-04-01 / Terminated / root cause: design

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. dba Renal Solutions began a recall of 2008 MeDS Pump, Venofer(R) Pump Product Usage: The 2008 MeDs pump is an optional accessory for use with the Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines and is... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Product is being recalled because the combination of the current 50 mg vial, the 2008 MeDS pump, and the 2008 MeDS pump tubing Set for CombiSet Bloodlines can lead to a situation where Venofer(R) delivery does not meet...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2082-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi Warrendale
Product
2008 MeDS Pump, Venofer(R) Pump Product Usage: The 2008 MeDs pump is an optional accessory for use with the Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines and is intended to administer Venofer to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis, where Venofer, in conjunction with hemodialysis, is prescribed by a physician.
Product code
KDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
Reason for recall
Product is being recalled because the combination of the current 50 mg vial, the 2008 MeDS pump, and the 2008 MeDS pump tubing Set for CombiSet Bloodlines can lead to a situation where Venofer(R) delivery does not meet dosage accuracy requirements. This may lead to a slight over or under delivery of Venofer(R) that does not pose an acceptable risk to the patient. Please note that this recall
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Renal Solutions sent an Urgent Notification letter dated April 1, 2013 via certified mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to cease further use of the device. The letter informed customers that a Fresenius Medical Care Technical Service/Customer Service representative will contact customers to arrange for removal of the device. For questions contact Fresenius Medical Care Customer Service at 800-227-2572.
Quantity in commerce
132
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, MA, and NY.
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers - TM-001065, TM-001283, TM-001284, TM-001325, TM-001411, TM-001426, TM-001465, TM-001476, TM-001529, TM-001967, TM-001968, TM-001975, TM-001985, TM-002015, TM-002016, TM-002017, TM-002018, TM-002021, TM-002022, TM-002095, TM-000015, TM-000028, TM-000031, TM-000041, TM-0048, TM-000050, TM-000051, TM-000053, TM-000055, TM-000059, TM-000064, TM-000065, TM-000068, TM-0069, TM-000213, TM-000215, TM-000218, TM-000219, TM-000070, TM-000072, TM-000074, TM-000075, TM-000078, TM-000081, TM-000082, TM-000083, TM-000085, TM-000086, TM-000087, TM-000088, TM-000089, TM-000092, TM-000040, TM-000077, TM-000098, TM-000101, TM-000102, TM-000103, TM-000104, TM-000105, TM-000106, TM-000107, TM-000108, TM-000109, TM-000112, TM-000113, TM-000114, TM-000115, TM-000116, TM-000122, TM-000123, TM-000124, TM-000125, TM-000126, TM-000128, TM-000145, TM-000002, TM-000003, TM-000004, TM-000005, TM-000006, TM-000007, TM-000008, TM-000009, TM-000010, TM-000012, TM-000013, TM-000014, TM-000017, TM-000018, TM-000019, TM-000020, TM-000023, TM-000024, TM-000025, TM-000033, TM-000036, TM-A595, TM-A610, TM-A627, TM-000220, TM-000227, TM-007364, TM-007371, TM-006848, TM-006860, TM-006875, TM-006879, TM-006880, TM-006881, TM-006882, TM-006883, TM-006884, TM-006885, TM-006886, TM-006887, TM-006890, TM-006891, TM-006892, TM-006893, TM-006897, TM-006898, TM-006911, TM-006912, TM-006913, TM-006914, TM-006915, TM-006916, TM-006917, TM-006918, TM-006919, and TM-006920.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2082-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2082-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated