Recall Z-2087-2021
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · initiated April 28, 2021
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
NaturaLyte Dry Bicarbonate Concentrate is composed of sodium bicarbonate powder and is used as one component in the preparation of dialysate in a 3-stream proportioning hemodialysis machine according to a physician s prescription. NaturaLyte Dry Bicarbonate Concentrate is formulated for use in 45X proportioning systems which proportion a nominal ratio of 1 : 1.72 : 42.28 (acid : bicarbonate : water) to generate dialysate. The dialysate is intended to be pumped through a dialyzer, creating an osmotic gradient across the dialyzer membrane to exchange solutes with blood during hemodialysis.
Codes / lots: Lot Number: 21ATBC004 UDI: (01)00840861101955
Reason for recall
Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions
FDA-determined cause: Environmental control
Action taken
Fresenius issued telephone script communication on April 28.2021 stating reason for recall, heath risk and action to take: Tell them you already contacted their Home Therapy Nurse to alert them that you would be calling them. o The purpose of my call today is that you received a delivery from us on (either Feb 22nd or Feb 23rd). o The truck you received a delivery from had a temperature malfunction due to the bad storms Texas experienced back in February. This caused the product you were delivered to be exposed to freezing or near freezing temperatures for about 3 hours. o o I see you received on . o (if received any PD SOLUTION/SALINE/or CONCENTRATES): Explain that the solutions inside their product are not affected and that we have freeze/thaw studies that prove this. Explain that due to the freezing temperatures, the packaging may become compromised, and they may have seen leaks. For the other products such as Hand Sanitizer and other ancillary products, again, the product could be compromised according to their packaging requirements listed on their packaging. o We are giving you the opportunity to return these products if you choose to do so at this time. o If returning product(s): o Fill out RGA spreadsheet with customer information including how much product they are returning (include lot# and amount returning). Driver will pick up returned products on their next scheduled visit. Fresenius Corrections and Removals Rep: Email Post Market Surveillance to open a complaint against product. o If not returning product(s): o Thank them for their time and reiterate to always inspect their packaging for leaks as this is what they are trained to do anyways from their Home Therapies Nurse. If you have any questions call 781-699-2243 or email: beth.st.germain@fmc-na.com
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2087-2021
- Initiated
- April 28, 2021
- Terminated
- August 8, 2022
- Product code
- KPO – Dialysate Concentrate For Hemodialysis (Liquid Or Powder)
- Quantity
- 120 Bags
- Distribution
- US Distribution to: TX only
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Waltham, MA
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2082-2021 Class II | (1) 08-4078-BB BIBAG 650 GRAMS/BAG 16 BAGS/CASE (2) 08-4080-BB BIBAG 900 grams/bag 12…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2083-2021 Class II | The Drain Bag Set (tubings and flexible bags) is a passive, closed drainage system used…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2084-2021 Class II | Citrasate Dry Acid Concentrate and GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate are each intended to be…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2085-2021 Class II | 026-20036A Liberty Drain Line, Luer Tap For patients with acute and chronic end stage…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2086-2021 Class II | Citrasate Liquid Acid Concentrate and NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate are each…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2088-2021 Class II | The Fresenius APD Luer-Lock Adapter, Catalog number 050-95018, is designed to connect a…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2089-2021 Class II | The MTS Set is a single-use, sterile (EO), non-pyrogenic, optional accessory that…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |
| Z-2090-2021 Class II | 050-95012 Sterile Stay Safe Cap The Indications for Use/Intended Use for the Fresenius…Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions | 04/28/2021Terminated |