Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 23, 2014
Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets.
Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated recalled Gambro Cartridge Blood Set, blood transport system for hemodialysis, Model Number(s): 101… - a moderate-severity action.
Gambro Cartridge Blood Set, blood transport system for hemodialysis, Model Number(s): 101… was recalled by Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated in April 23, 2014. Reason: Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1455-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1455-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1455-2014) was formally reported on April 23, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 9, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lakewood, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 306,525 sets (20435 boxes of 15 sets).
The documented reason for this recall is: Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Mexico, and Colombia.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
306,525 sets (20435 boxes of 15 sets)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Gambro Cartridge Blood Set, blood transport system for hemodialysis, Model Number(s): 101025 (003410510) - Cartridge set, STND PRM LN and 103401 (003414500) - Cartridge set, PRM_LN_INJ_PT. The Gambro Cartridge Sets are single use sterile tubing sets intended to provide extracorporeal blood transport circuit for hemodialysis treatments for Gambro Phoenix and COBE Centrisystem 3 (and 3+) Dialysis Delivery Systems.
Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1455-2014 |
| Date reported | April 23, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 9, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated |
| Firm location | Lakewood, CO |
| Affected scope | 306,525 sets (20435 boxes of 15 sets) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Mexico, and Colombia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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