PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K2 with the following product code and description: 190633 2008K2 HEMO SYSTEM, OPTIONAL MODULE; 190618 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS OLC/DP, SPANISH; 190610 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS. OLC/DIASAFE PLS; 190630 2008K2 MACHINE, SHORT CAB, OLC/DP, HP; 190628 2008K2 OLC ONLY WITH HEPARIN PUMP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.

Reported: May 6, 2015 Initiated: February 20, 2015 #Z-1552-2015

Product Description

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K2 with the following product code and description: 190633 2008K2 HEMO SYSTEM, OPTIONAL MODULE; 190618 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS OLC/DP, SPANISH; 190610 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS. OLC/DIASAFE PLS; 190630 2008K2 MACHINE, SHORT CAB, OLC/DP, HP; 190628 2008K2 OLC ONLY WITH HEPARIN PUMP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.

Reason for Recall

The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.

Details

Units Affected
133,751 in total (US: 130,337 and OUS: Canada 1,201 and Mexico 2,213)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
Location
Waltham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K2 with the following product code and description: 190633 2008K2 HEMO SYSTEM, OPTIONAL MODULE; 190618 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS OLC/DP, SPANISH; 190610 2008K2 HEMODIALYSIS SYS. OLC/DIASAFE PLS; 190630 2008K2 MACHINE, SHORT CAB, OLC/DP, HP; 190628 2008K2 OLC ONLY WITH HEPARIN PUMP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.. Units affected: 133,751 in total (US: 130,337 and OUS: Canada 1,201 and Mexico 2,213).
Why was this product recalled?
The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 6, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1552-2015.