PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

2008 K2 Hemodialysis Machine with software version 5.40, Models: (1) Hemodialysis SYS OLC/Diasafe PLS 190610, UDI 00840861100859 (+Serial Number), (2) Machine Short Cap, OLC.DP HP 190630, UDI 00840861100866 (+Serial Number) ndicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.

Reported: April 11, 2018 Initiated: December 14, 2017 #Z-1278-2018

Product Description

2008 K2 Hemodialysis Machine with software version 5.40, Models: (1) Hemodialysis SYS OLC/Diasafe PLS 190610, UDI 00840861100859 (+Serial Number), (2) Machine Short Cap, OLC.DP HP 190630, UDI 00840861100866 (+Serial Number) ndicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.

Reason for Recall

When the recirculation ultrafiltration (UF) Goal is set to a value greater than 200ml in service mode and the user starts a treatment using the SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis) program the display will show an invalid message and the UF pump will run at the recirculation UF rate which may be up to 4000ml/hour. The SLED program is required to limit the UF rate to a maximum of 1000 ml/hour.

Details

Units Affected
127
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of: AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and TX.
Location
Waltham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
2008 K2 Hemodialysis Machine with software version 5.40, Models: (1) Hemodialysis SYS OLC/Diasafe PLS 190610, UDI 00840861100859 (+Serial Number), (2) Machine Short Cap, OLC.DP HP 190630, UDI 00840861100866 (+Serial Number) ndicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC. Units affected: 127.
Why was this product recalled?
When the recirculation ultrafiltration (UF) Goal is set to a value greater than 200ml in service mode and the user starts a treatment using the SLED (Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis) program the display will show an invalid message and the UF pump will run at the recirculation UF rate which may be up to 4000ml/hour. The SLED program is required to limit the UF rate to a maximum of 1000 ml/hour.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 11, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1278-2018.