Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0900-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Kaneka America Corp |
| Report date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Quantity | 138 Systems, 54703 disposables |
| Location | New York, NY, United States |
Official product description
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)], [#101789, HDE NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)]. Associated labeling: 1) Instructions for Use (6): IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FH, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FH, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FH, IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FSGS, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FSGS, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FSGS, 2) Operators Manuals for the following (2): LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FH, LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FSGS 3) Patients Guide (1): A PATIENT GUIDE TO THE LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM FSGS
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
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
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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