FDA Device

Optiflux 180NR Advanced Fresenius Polysulfone, Catalog No.: 0500318E, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451. (Hemodialyzer)

Hazard

Leaking: the Dialyzer may leak at the header resulting in small amounts of blood loss.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were notified by telephone and certified letter , Urgent Device Recall, on 12/03/2007. They were told to discontinue use and to return all unused affected dialyzers to Fresenius.

Products

Optiflux 180NR Advanced Fresenius Polysulfone, Catalog No.: 0500318E, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451. (Hemodialyzer)
Brand
Fresenius Medical Care North America
UPC
Lot # 7LU416

Units Affected

2,791 cases (33,492 dialyzers)