Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous autotransfusion System). Labeled as the following kit...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1209-2019 — Class II — March 5, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1209-2019 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | March 5, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Fenwal Inc |
| Location | Lake Zurich, IL |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 342 devices |
Product Description
Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous autotransfusion System). Labeled as the following kits: 1. AT-1 sets and kits (9005104 AT-1 Autotransfusion set, 9108504 ATF 120 Fast Start Kit, and 9108494 ATF 40 Fast Start Kits); 2. AT-3 Autotransfusion sets and kits (Part 9005444 AT-3 set, 9104444 ATF-120 Fast Start Kits (AT-3), or 9108444 ATF-40 Fast Start Kits AT-3) Product Usage: The Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous auto transfusion System) is indicated for the processing of autologous shed blood collected interaoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion. The CATSmart Auto transfusion System is designed to reduce the need for allogeneic blood transfusion by re-infusing a patient s own lost blood during surgery. The set is used as a disposable component of the autotransfusion system during surgery and/or treatment of trauma to remove waste and improve the safety of autologous re-infused blood (auto transfusion). This is a single-use device.
Reason for Recall
Based on internal investigations, Fresenius Kabi has identified a multifaceted set of events involving the CATSmart Systems, including the device, software, and disposable which may result in the centrifuge tubing line making contact with the washing chamber. The contact may result in excessive wear of the centrifuge tubing or in extreme cases a puncture of the tubing.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and PR, and country of Canada.
Lot / Code Information
Product Code: 9005901; Lot Numbers beginning with GM or H. Serial Numbers: 6CTA0209, 6CTA0210, 6CTA0211, 6CTA0212, 6CTA0213, 6CTA0214, 6CTA0215, 6CTA0216, 6CTA0217, 6CTA0218, 6CTA0219, 6CTA0221, 6CTA0222, 6CTA0223, 6CTA0224, 6CTA0225, 6CTA0226, 6CTA0227, 6CTA0228, 6CTA0260, 6CTA0261, 6CTA0262, 6CTA0263, 6CTA0264, 6CTA0265, 6CTA0266, 6CTA0267, 6CTA0268, 6CTA0269, 6CTA0300, 6CTA0301, 6CTA0302, 6CTA0303, 6CTA0304, 6CTA0305, 6CTA0306, 6CTA0307, 6CTA0308, 6CTA0309, 7CTA0328, 7CTA0329, 7CTA0330, 7CTA0331, 7CTA0332, 7CTA0334, 7CTA0335, 7CTA0336, 7CTA0337, 7CTA0358, 7CTA0359, 7CTA0360, 7CTA0361, 7CTA0362, 7CTA0363, 7CTA0364, 7CTA0365, 7CTA0366, 7CTA0367, 7CTA0368, 7CTA0369, 7CTA0370, 7CTA0371, 7CTA0372, 7CTA0373, 7CTA0374, 7CTA0375, 7CTA0376, 7CTA0377, 7CTA0378, 7CTA0379, 7CTA0380, 7CTA0381, 7CTA0392, 7CTA0393, 7CTA0394, 7CTA0395, 7CTA0396, 7CTA0397, 7CTA0398, 7CTA0399, 7CTA0401, 7CTA0402, 7CTA0403, 7CTA0404, 7CTA0405, 7CTA0406, 7CTA0409, 7CTA0410, 7CTA0411, 7CTA0412, 7CTA0413, 7CTA0414, 7CTA0433, 7CTA0434, 7CTA0435, 7CTA0436, 7CTA0437, 7CTA0438, 7CTA0439, 7CTA0440, 7CTA0472, 7CTA0473, 7CTA0474, 7CTA0475, 7CTA0476, 7CTA0477, 7CTA0478, 7CTA0479, 7CTA0480, 7CTA0481, 7CTA0482, 7CTA0483, 7CTA0484, 7CTA0485, 7CTA0486, 7CTA0487, 7CTA0488, 7CTA0489, 7CTA0509, 7CTA0510, 7CTA0511, 7CTA0512, 7CTA0513, 7CTA0514, 7CTA0515, 7CTA0516, 7CTA0517, 7CTA0518, 7CTA0519, 7CTA0520, 7CTA0521, 7CTA0522, 7CTA0523, 7CTA0548, 7CTA0549, 7CTA0550, 7CTA0551, 7CTA0552, 7CTA0553, 7CTA0554, 7CTA0556, 7CTA0557, 7CTA0558, 7CTA0580, 7CTA0581, 7CTA0582, 7CTA0583, 7CTA0584, 7CTA0585, 7CTA0586, 7CTA0587, 7CTA0588, 7CTA0589, 7CTA0590, 7CTA0591, 7CTA0647, 7CTA0648, 7CTA0649, 7CTA0650, 7CTA0651, 7CTA0652, 7CTA0653, 7CTA0654, 7CTA0655, 7CTA0656, 7CTA0657, 7CTA0658, 7CTA0659, 7CTA0660, 7CTA0661, 7CTA0662, 7CTA0663, 7CTA0664, 7CTA0665, 7CTA0666, 7CTA0687, 7CTA0688, 7CTA0689, 7CTA0690, 7CTA0691, 7CTA0692, 7CTA0696, 7CTA0697, 7CTA0698, 7CTA0699, 7CTA0700, 7CTA0701, 7CTA0702, 7CTA0715, 7CTA0716, 7CTA0717, 7CTA0719, 7CTA0720, 7CTA0721, 7CTA0722, 7CTA0723, 7CTA0724, 7CTA0735, 7CTA0736, 7CTA0737, 7CTA0738, 7CTA0739, 7CTA0740, 8CTA0741, 8CTA0742, 8CTA0748, 8CTA0749, 8CTA0754, 8CTA0911, 8CTA0912, 8CTA0913, 8CTA0914, 8CTA0915, 8CTA0916, 8CTA0917, 8CTA0918, 8CTA0919, 8CTA0920, 8CTA0921, 8CTA0922, 8CTA0923, 8CTA0924, 8CTA0925, 8CTA0926, 8CTA0927, 8CTA0928, 8CTA0929, 8CTA0930, 8CTA0931, 8CTA0932, 8CTA0933, 8CTA0934, 8CTA0935, 8CTA0936, 8CTA0937, 8CTA0938, 8CTA0939, 8CTA0940, 8CTA0942, 8CTA0943, 8CTA0944, 8CTA0945, 8CTA0946, 8CTA0947, 8CTA0948, 8CTA0949, 8CTA0950, 8CTA0951, 8CTA0952, 8CTA0953, 8CTA0954, 8CTA0955, 8CTA0956, 8CTA0957, 8CTA0958, 8CTA0959, 8CTA0960, 8CTA0961, 8CTA0962, 8CTA0963, 8CTA0964, 8CTA0965, 8CTA0966, 8CTA0967, 8CTA0968, 8CTA0969, 8CTA0970, 8CTA0971, 8CTA0972, 8CTA0973, 8CTA0974, 8CTA0975, 8CTA0976, 8CTA0977, 8CTA0978, 8CTA0979, 8CTA0980, 8CTA0981, 8CTA0982, 8CTA0983, 8CTA0984, 8CTA0985, 8CTA0986, 8CTA0987, 8CTA0988, 8CTA0989, 8CTA0990, 8CTA0991, 8CTA0992, 8CTA0993, 8CTA0994, 8CTA0996, 8CTA0997, 8CTA0998, 8CTA0999, 8CTA1000, 8CTA1001, 8CTA1002, 8CTA1003, 8CTA1004, 8CTA1005, 8CTA1006, 8CTA1007, 8CTA1008, 8CTA1009, 8CTA1010, 8CTA1011, 8CTA1032, 8CTA1033, 8CTA1037, 8CTA1039, 8CTA1040, 8CTA1041, 8CTA1042, 8CTA1053, 8CTA1057, 8CTA1056, 8CTA1055, 8CTA1054, 8CTA1051, 6CTA0220, 8CTA1050, 8CTA1049, 8CTA1048, 8CTA1047, 8CTA1046, 8CTA1045, 7CTA0333, 8CTA1044, 8CTA1043, 8CTA0995, 8CTA1024, 8CTA1025, 8CTA1026, 8CTA1027, 8CTA1028, 8CTA1029, 8CTA1030, 8CTA1031, 8CTA1034, 8CTA1035, 8CTA1036, 8CTA1038
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