—#122784

Product

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: Models: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T The 2008H Hemodialysis machine is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Hemodialysis is indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, when conservative therapy is judged to be inadequate. The dialysate delivery machine is used for hemodialysis in hospital, dialysis centers, and at home. The 2008K, 20081(2 and 2008T hemodialysis machines are designed to perform hemodialysis in hospitals and dialysis clinics. They can be used for patients suffering chronic or acute renal failure. The 2008K, 2008K2 and 2008T are designed to provide hemodialysis treatment by controlling and monitoring both the dialysate and extracorporeal blood circuits. The Fresenius 2008K~home is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in an acute or chronic facility. The 2008K~home is also indicated for hemodialysis in the home and must be observed by a trained and qualified person as prescribed by their physician.

FDA product code: KDI — Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K070049, K093902, K921456, K994267
Affected lot / code info: All serial numbers

Why it was recalled

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines complaints of saline bags inappropriately filling during recirculation and setup

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Fresenius Medical issued a Product Notification letter dated November 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers who encounter a saline bag that is inappropriately filling, should discontinue the setup and remove the machine from service until the drain line and drain-associated hydraulic components can be checed by a qualified service technician. Customers were also instructed to ensure that the hemodialysis machine is installed and operated in compliance with the Machine Specification section of their operator's manual, including the specification located in the Water/Drain Section. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-227-2572. For questions regarding this recall call 800-662-1237.

Recalling firm

Firm: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Address: 920 Winter St, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1521

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally Mexico and Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-11-12
Posted by FDA: 2014-01-06
Terminated: 2019-03-26
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #122784. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.