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Optiflux F160NRe High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500316E. Single Use acute or chronic he...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1098-2014 — Class II — February 4, 2014

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1098-2014
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated February 4, 2014
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Location Waltham, MA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 3,460,672 units

Product Description

Optiflux F160NRe High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500316E. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Reason for Recall

Dialysate Port Leak During Priming of the Dialyzers

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and the country of: Mexico.

Lot / Code Information

Lot Numbers: 13LU01001 13KU05018 13LU05001 13KU06026 13LU06001 13LU06002 13LU05002 13LU06003 13LU01007 13LU01008 13LU01009 13LU05003 13LU05004 13LU05005 13LU05006 13LU05007 13LU05008 13LU06004 13LU06005 13LU06006 13LU06008 13LU06009 13LU06010 13LU06011 13LU06012 13LU06013 13LU06014 13LU06015 13LU06016 13LU01010 13LU01011 13LU06017 13LU06018 13LU01012 13LU01013 13LU05014 13LU06019 13LU06020 13LU06021 13LU01015 13LU05015 13LU06022 13NU05002 13NU06002 13NU01004 13NU05003 13NU06003 13NU06004 13NU06007 13NU01005 13NU01006 13NU01007 13NU01008 13NU06008 13NU06009 13NU06010 13NU06011 13NU06012 13NU06013 13NU06014 13NU01009 13NU01010 13NU06015 13NU06016 13NU06017 13NU06018 13NU06020 13NU06021 13NU06022 13NU06023 13NU06024 13NU06025 13NU06026 13NU06027 13NU01015 13NU01016 13NU01017 13NU01018 13PU01001 13PU01002 13PU01003 13NU06029 13PU06001 13PU06002 13PU06018 13PU01013 13PU01014 13PU01015 13PU01017 13PU06019 13PU06020 13PU06021 13PU06022 13PU06023 13PU06024 13PU06025 13PU06026 13PU06027 13PU06028 13SU06004 13SU06005 13LU06023 13LU06024 13LU06025 13LU06027 13LU06028 13NU06001 13LU05016 13LU01016 13LU01017 13NU01001 13LU05017 13NU01002 13PU06003 13PU01004 13PU01007 13PU06006 13PU06007 13PU01008 13PU01010 13PU01011 13PU01012 13PU06015 13PU06016 13PU06017

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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