FDA Devices recall · Reported September 12, 2012
AmeriWater MRO Dialysis RO+ System, AmeriWater 1303 Stanley Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404 (800) 535-5585 www.AMERIWATER.com. The AmeriWater MRO Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems are water treatment systems intended for use in hemodialysis applications. They are designed to pre-treat and purify potable water for use in making dialysate for hemodialysis and to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. The AmeriWater Portable MROS model is intended for use in a hospital, clinic, dialysis center,
The firm was notified that a malfunction of the device was caused by an incorrect fuse 32 volt 15 amp fuses instead of 250 volt 15 amp fuses, that was installed in the water syste…
AmeriWater Inc recalled AmeriWater MRO Dialysis RO+ System, AmeriWater 1303 Stanley Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404 (800… - a moderate-severity action.
AmeriWater MRO Dialysis RO+ System, AmeriWater 1303 Stanley Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404 (800… was recalled by AmeriWater Inc in September 12, 2012. Reason: The firm was notified that a malfunction of the device was caused by an incorrect fuse 32 volt 15 amp fuses i…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2321-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
AmeriWater Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm was notified that a malfunction of the device was caused by an incorrect fuse 32 volt 15 amp fuses i….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 80 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 12, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2321-2012 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.
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Product description
AmeriWater MRO Dialysis RO+ System, AmeriWater 1303 Stanley Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404 (800) 535-5585 www.AMERIWATER.com. The AmeriWater MRO Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems are water treatment systems intended for use in hemodialysis applications. They are designed to pre-treat and purify potable water for use in making dialysate for hemodialysis and to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. The AmeriWater Portable MROS model is intended for use in a hospital, clinic, dialysis center, or for home care for single patient use. The AmeriWater Portable MRO1 model is for treatment of up to two patients in a hospital, clinic, or dialysis centers.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified that a malfunction of the device was caused by an incorrect fuse 32 volt 15 amp fuses instead of 250 volt 15 amp fuses, that was installed in the water system. The incorrect fuse may result in excessive heat in the fuse holder eventually resulting in failure of the device to operate.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2321-2012 |
| Date reported | September 12, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | AmeriWater Inc |
| Firm location | Dayton, OH |
| Affected scope | 80 Units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and VA; and country of: Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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