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FDA Devices Critical Class I Completed

nuwellis AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus, REF 114156, Catalog Number A06163, extracorporeal blood circuit which is used with the Aquadex SmartFlow or Aquadex FlexFlow System

Reported: January 22, 2025 Initiated: December 11, 2024 #Z-0831-2025

Product Description

nuwellis AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus, REF 114156, Catalog Number A06163, extracorporeal blood circuit which is used with the Aquadex SmartFlow or Aquadex FlexFlow System

Reason for Recall

The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus extracorporeal blood circuit used with the Aquadex SmartFlow and FlexFlow Systems may indicate "Ultrafiltrate Weight Mismatch" or Excessive Weight Mismatch Alarms while in use. If not addressed, this failure could result in excess fluid removal from a patient leading to Acute Volume Depletion. This failure is especially serious when the Aquadex System is being used on pediatric patients.

Details

Recalling Firm
Nuwellis Inc
Units Affected
845 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution and the country of Hong Kong
Location
Eden Prairie, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
nuwellis AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus, REF 114156, Catalog Number A06163, extracorporeal blood circuit which is used with the Aquadex SmartFlow or Aquadex FlexFlow System. Recalled by Nuwellis Inc. Units affected: 845 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus extracorporeal blood circuit used with the Aquadex SmartFlow and FlexFlow Systems may indicate "Ultrafiltrate Weight Mismatch" or Excessive Weight Mismatch Alarms while in use. If not addressed, this failure could result in excess fluid removal from a patient leading to Acute Volume Depletion. This failure is especially serious when the Aquadex System is being used on pediatric patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 22, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0831-2025.