Recall Z-0693-2016

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC · initiated December 15, 2015

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Fresenius Liberty Cycler-Peritoneal Dialysis Cycler Model: 180111 and RTLR180111

Codes / lots: All lot numbers

Reason for recall

The door latch may not fully close and the door may open unexpectedly. The door may make physical contact with anything near the door of the machine, including the patient. May cause injury, delay in treatment, or Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV) (overfill).

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Fresenius Medical Care issued on December 15, 2015, a n Important Product Notification to all affected customers informing them of the problem and how to recognize the proper latch closing. Questions regarding the contents of the Customer Notification or questions regarding the issue, contact Technical Services at 1-800-227-2572 and reference the Field Action Number FA-2015-10-W. A reply form is included as part of the customer communication with instructions to fill out and return via fax or scanned/emailed copy.

Details

Recall number
Z-0693-2016
Initiated
December 15, 2015
Posted by FDA
January 27, 2016
Terminated
October 7, 2019
Product code
FKX – System, Peritoneal, Automatic Delivery
Quantity
14,094 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC, Waltham, MA

Official FDA recall record