If you’re using any of these items that have been recalled, talk with your home training nurse. Here’s the link to the section of the recall notice about Fresenius products that I copied and pasted below:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm224723.htm
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: DEVICES - CLASS II
PRODUCT
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Fresenius 2008H Dialysate Delivery Machine, Catalog numbers 501228, R190188 (Refurbished), R501228, RTLR501228 (Refurbished). Recall # Z-2224-2010;
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Fresenius 2008K, 2008K2 and 2008 K2@home Hemodialysis Machines, Catalog numbers: 2008K: 190300, 190303, 190305, 190336, 190371, 190372, 190373, 190517, R190305 (Refurbished), R190371 (Refurbished), RTL190371, RTL190373, RTLR190305 (Refurbished), RTLR190371 (Refurbished), RTLR190373 (Refurbished).
Recall # Z-2225-2010; -
Fresenius Granuflo 1 Mixer Dissolution Unit - Tested, and Granuflo Dissolution Tank, Model Numbers G047-80101 and RTLG047-80101, Catalog Numbers G047-80101 and RTLG047-80101. Recall # Z-2226-2010;
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Main Power Supply Assembly (50 and 60 Hz) and AC Power cord assembly for hemodialysis machines and Granuflo 1 mixers. Catalog Numbers 190011 (60 Hz main power supply), 190092 (50 Hz main power supply), 150425 (AC power cord assembly -hemodialysis machine) and 160089 (AC power cord assembly, Granuflo 1 mixers). Recall # Z-2227-2010
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No lot numbers
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA, by letter on June 28, 2010.
Manufacturer: Fresenius USA, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Power cords may fail if the prongs crack or fail at the plug, and may become a fire/burn/shock hazard or delay/interrupt therapy.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
72,142 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally