Recall Z-0900-2022 ยท MMY Lipoprotein, Low Density, Removal
Kaneka America Corp
LIPOSORBER System, Model: LA-15, consisting of: Apheresis machine, product# 101445 model: MA-03, and disposables (product#, model) [#101447, KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101473, HDE KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101785, LA-15 (AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type)], [#101786, NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)], [#101788, HDE LA-15(AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type
| Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Labeling change to due to the risk of severe anaphylactoid reactions including shock in patients treated with the Liposorber LA-15 LDL Adsorption Column under concomitant ACE inhibitor medication treatment. |
| Root cause | Error in labeling |
| Action | On 02/17/2022 a recall notification letter with revised labeling was emailed regarding contraindication in patients who are being treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Customers are to locate, destroy and replace all operator's manuals, patient guides, and IFUs with those attached to the recall notice, ensuring they are distributed to all end users. All device model, lot, and UDI numbers for systems and disposables are affected. Submit the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to Kaneka Medical America, LLC via email. If you have any question or concerns about this recall pl |
| Quantity | 138 Systems, 54703 disposables |
| Distribution | US only: CA, NH, CT, MA, FL, DE, NY, NJ, PA, OH, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, TN, TX, IN, AZ, MI, WI, MN, IL, MO, NE, CO, WA, OR, UT, KS, OK, AL, ME |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.