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Z-2346-2024Class II

RTL190904: 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/ BIBAG - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev...

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC / initiated 2024-06-03 / Open, Classified / root cause: design

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. began a recall of RTL190904: 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/ BIBAG - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2346-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Product
RTL190904: 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/ BIBAG - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Product code
KDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
Reason for recall
An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Component design/selection
Action
On June 3, 2024 IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to consignees. Fresenius Medical Care is requesting replacement of affected Blood Pump Rotors in 2008K@HOME systems due to the patients possibly being unaware of this component failing. To order for a replacement Blood Pump Rotor (Part Number, F40015481), contact Fresenius Medical Care Customer Service at 800-227-2572, OPTION 3, o Please have Blood Pump Rotor Part Number and Lot Number available when requesting a replacement. CUSTOMER: 1. Please provide this letter to your Biomedical Technician. 2. Report any complaints or adverse events to [email protected] or FDA MedWatch at https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/medwatch-forms-fda-safety-reporting. 3. Provide this Customer Notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization. 4. Complete and return the attached reply form. For any clinical or medical questions, please contact the Global Medical Information and Education Office at 1-855-616-2309.
Quantity in commerce
2 units
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International: Canada.
Product codes and lots
Model Number: RTL190904 (Rental Units); UDI/DI: 00840861100965; Serial Numbers: 5K0S193320, 5K0S194164.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2346-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2340-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2341-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2342-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2343-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2344-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2345-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2346-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2347-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated