ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1529-2020 ยท KDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Honeywell Pressure Transducer- Part Number: 370506-22. It is a component used in 2008T, Common Name: Hemodialysis Delivery System; 2008T HD SYS. BLUE STAR; 2008K2, Common Name: Hemodialysis Delivery Equipment; 2008K@home, Common Name: Hemodialysis Delivery System

DateJan 29, 2020
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe firm is replacing pressure transducers with an improved design due to an increase in customer complaints regarding lower long-term reliability of the part.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionStarting October 7, 2019, the firm began implementing the improved Pressure Transducers into machine production. On January 29, 2020, the firm's Technical Services began contacting clinics via phone call on to set up appointments for transducer replacements for 2008T and 2008T Blue Star machines affected by the recall. Customers may also contact FMCRTG Technical Service at 800-227-2572.
Quantity3561 units
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K1534492008K2 Hemodialysis Machine
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC, Apr 26, 2016
K1739722008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC, May 10, 2018