ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1858-2014 ยท FKR Subsystem, Proportioning

NxStage Medical, Inc.

NxStage Dialysate Sack (SAK) with Concentrate for Use with PureFlow SL REF: SAK-305 Lactate 45, Potassium 1, Sodium 140, Calcium 3, Magnesium 1 Chloride 100, Glucose (mg/dL) 100 Batch Size (liters) 40

DateJun 24, 2014 (initiated May 14, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSAK Dialysate Concentrate contain aluminum levels which exceed internal product specification
Root causeMaterial/Component Contamination
ActionNxStage issued Initial recall letter dated 5/14/14 to dialysis centers. An error was noted and an updated letter dated 5/15/14 was resent to dialysis centers. The updated 5/15/14 letter was emailed to all current active PureFlow SL patients who had provided an email address followed by UPS next business day letter sent to all current active PureFlow SL patients. Accounts are requested to examine inventory and remove product. Contact NxStage Customer Service to arrange for return of all affected product and for replacement product to be sent. If you have any questions or comments, please feel
Quantity2839 cases
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K111174NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SL
Nxstage Medical, Inc., Sep 19, 2011
K140571NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SL
Nxstage Medical, Inc., May 15, 2014