Recall Z-2967-2026
Paragonix Technologies Inc. · initiated July 20, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Paragonix Technologies Inc. KidneyVault Portable Renal Perfusion System REF# PRGNX-8008-001
Codes / lots: All Serial Numbers/UDI: 00850005470342 Software Version: Paragonix App Ver. 6.1.1/6.1.2
Reason for recall
Due to a firmware defect, the portable organ transfer device datalogger may lose its configuration, resulting in a blank screen and loss of displayed preservation parameters.
FDA-determined cause: Software design
Action taken
On July 20, 2026, Paragonix Technologies Inc./Getinge issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction to affected consignees via FedEX mail. Paragonix requested consignees to take the following actions: 1. An update to the Paragonix App has been released through the application store. 2. We recommend updating all mobile devices to latest version prior to KidneyVault usage. 3. Please continue to inspect all KidneyVault devices per the IFU before use to ensure proper datalogger function. 4. Continue to follow the IFU for using a multi-faceted clinical approach to assessing the organ, including any/all information available on the datalogger screen. 5. Please ensure this message is forwarded to any individuals that need notification within your organization or any organization where the affected devices have been transferred. 6. Complete and return the enclosed response form by e-mailing a copy to recallresponses.qrc@getinge.com.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2967-2026
- Initiated
- July 20, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- August 14, 2026
- Product code
- KDN – System, Perfusion, Kidney
- Quantity
- 1445 systems
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states and territories of AL, AZ, CA, TN, FL, HI, MN, NJ, TX, UT, CO, CT, DC, MD, GA, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, PA, PR, SC, UT, VA, WI, WV, IN, OH, KY, IL, MD, MN, OR.
- Recalling firm
- Paragonix Technologies Inc., Braintree, MA