FDA Device

Gambro Phoenix Hemodialysis Machine, Model numbers: 6022933700, 6023006700, 6022966700, Gambro Dasco S.p.A., Italy.

Hazard

Defective Heat Exchanger/membrane; this may result in perforation of the membrane thus allowing the presence of infectious organisms and/or pathogens to pass from patient to patient.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were notified by fax on 05/12/2006 and by letter on 05/16/2006. Until it was determined that their Phoenix system did not have an affected heat exchanger, users were instructed to disinfect the hydraulics flow path after each patient treatment. Gambro personnel will inspect each system and replace any affected heat exchangers.

Products

Gambro Phoenix Hemodialysis Machine, Model numbers: 6022933700, 6023006700, 6022966700, Gambro Dasco S.p.A., Italy.
Brand
Gambro Renal Products, Inc.
UPC
Serial numbers: 11637 thru 12321.

Units Affected

613 machines (US), 170 machines (foreign)