The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2340-2024·Announced 2024-07-17

Blood Pump Rotor for Hemodialysis System Recalled for Loose Components

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Blood Pump Rotor components used in hemodialysis systems after reports of loose or dislodged guide sheaves during use. The defect affects 372 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a medical device component (blood pump rotor) with reported mechanical failure (loose or dislodged guide sheaves). No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the recall addresses a risk-of-harm condition where the mechanical defect could affect device functionality during hemodialysis treatment.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is recalling the Blood Pump Rotor (Model 190904, Part Number F40015481 Rev A) used in the 2008K@HOME Hemodialysis System. The recall was initiated after clinics reported an increased number of complaints involving loose or dislodged guide sheaves on the blood pump rotor following a period of use.

Approximately 372 units of the affected component have been distributed in the United States and Canada. The specific serial numbers affected have been identified by Fresenius and are available through the FDA recall notice.

Clinics and healthcare facilities using these hemodialysis systems should contact Fresenius Medical Care immediately to determine if their units are affected based on the serial numbers listed. Users should discontinue use of affected units and follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacement or further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
190904 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/ BIBAG - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Hazard
  • mechanical-failure
  • device-malfunction

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Model Number: 190904
  • UDI/DI: 00840861100965
  • Serial Numbers: 5K0S194173
  • 7K0S300085
  • 4K0S190310
  • 4K0S190311
  • 4K0S190312
  • 4K0S190314
  • 4K0S190315
  • 4K0S190318
  • 4K0S190321
  • 4K0S192510
  • 4K0S192511
  • 4K0S192812
  • 4K0S192813
  • 4K0S192814
  • 4K0S192815
  • 4K0S192816
  • 4K0S192817
  • 4K0S192818

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.