ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1644-2014 ยท KDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

Polyflux Revaclear Max, Capillary Dialyzer, Model Number 110634; Gambro Renal Products, Inc. Intended for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure by hemodialysis.

DateMay 21, 2014 (initiated Apr 16, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe firm received several complaints for internal blood leaks involving various lot numbers produced in late 2013.
Root causeStorage
ActionThe recall was initiated by an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter delivered by UPS Overnight Delivery on April 16, 2014. The letter identified the affected product and reason for the recall. The firm is asking customers to remove and quarantine any remaining affected product from their inventory for collection and replacement. Customers are to also complete and return the Customer Reply Form to the Gambro Regulatory Affairs Department. Customers with affected product are to contact Gambro Customer Support or their Gambro representative to return the product. Questions should be directed
Quantity2,461,824 units total
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA, including the territory of Puerto Rico, and the countries of Bermuda and Australia.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060195GAMBRO POLYFLUX HD-C4 CAPILLARY DIALYZER/FILTER FOR SINGLE USE
Gambro Renal Products, Apr 24, 2006