FDA recall Z-0098-2021

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

AquaBplus and AquaBplus B2 Water Purification System. For use with a hemodialysis system to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminants from the water used for hemodialysis or related therapies. AquaBplus 1500 - Typ USA - 3 x 208V / 60Hz -Fresenius Part Number: 24-1500-1 AquaBplus B2 2000 / B1 2500 (Bplus DUO 2000) - 3 x 208V / 60Hz- Fresenius Part Number: 24-2000-0

Reason for recall

Incorrectly crimped connectors were installed on the main protective earth conductor on these machines. If the machine is moved or maintenance is performed, these crimp connections could become loose and may adversely affect the electrical safety of the products, potentially resulting in electrical shock to the Biomed Technician or clinic staff.

Distribution

US distribution to DE, NC, OK, PA, and TX.

Key facts

Status: Terminated
Initiation date: 2020-09-01
Report date: 2020-10-21
Termination date: 2021-01-20
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location: Waltham, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0098-2021