FDA Devices recall · Reported April 20, 2022
Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity Sensor (END) - VERSION 2, Article Code Number 3456103A. These conductivity sensors may be used as spare parts for the following dialysis machines: 710200L (UDI 04046963686345), 710200S (UDI 04046964285608), 710200U (UDI 04046964285615), 710200K (UDI 04046963686338), 710500L (UDI Not applicable) and 710500K (UDI Not applicable).
Firm learned of the potential for cracks to form in the conductivity sensors during use, which may lead to a leak in the dialysate circuit. This could result in excessive ultrafil…
B Braun Medical Inc recalled Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity S… - a moderate-severity action.
Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity S… was recalled by B Braun Medical Inc in April 20, 2022. Reason: Firm learned of the potential for cracks to form in the conductivity sensors during use, which may lead to a …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0873-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
B Braun Medical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Firm learned of the potential for cracks to form in the conductivity sensors during use, which may lead to a ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 95 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- April 20, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0873-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity Sensor (END) - VERSION 2, Article Code Number 3456103A. These conductivity sensors may be used as spare parts for the following dialysis machines: 710200L (UDI 04046963686345), 710200S (UDI 04046964285608), 710200U (UDI 04046964285615), 710200K (UDI 04046963686338), 710500L (UDI Not applicable) and 710500K (UDI Not applicable).
Reason for recall
Firm learned of the potential for cracks to form in the conductivity sensors during use, which may lead to a leak in the dialysate circuit. This could result in excessive ultrafiltration or insufficient ultrafiltration depending on whether the dialysis machine is equipped with a Dialysis Fluid filter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0873-2022 |
| Date reported | April 20, 2022 |
| Date initiated | January 28, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | B Braun Medical Inc |
| Firm location | Bethlehem, PA |
| Affected scope | 95 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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