Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1191-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | NxStage MDS Corporation |
| Report date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Quantity | 693 |
| Location | Lawrence, MA, United States |
Official product description
NxStage Cartridge Express with Speedswap, Catalog No. CAR-535. An accessory device for facilitating the removal and replacement of a flow-compromised filter during treatment of acute and chronic renal failure or fluid overload.
Why the product was recalled
Product is recalled due to reports of blood leaking or spraying from the arterial line on the cartridge.If this failure occurs, a patient may experience uncontrolled blood loss or a healthcare professional could be exposed to infectious patient blood.
Distribution information
US domestic distribution to Dialysis Centers located in AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI. No international distribution.
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: Letter.
What to do next
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