Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is recalling 2,136 units (89 cases) of 5008X HDF Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Sets because blood may leak where the tubing connects to the lower port of the venous chamber. The recall affects three specific models used for dialysis and ultrafiltration treatments. There have been no reported injuries or incidents associated with this defect.
A leak in the tubing during medical treatment can result in blood loss for the patient. This risk occurs during various dialysis procedures, including hemodiafiltration (HDF), hemodialysis (HD), hemofiltration (HF), and isolated ultrafiltration.
Model quantity: 76 cases (1,824 eaches).
Model quantity: 5 cases (120 eaches).
Model quantity: 8 cases (192 eaches).
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