Company:Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Date of Enforcement Report 5/23/12
Class ll:
PRODUCT
Fresenius Liberty Cycler Software, User Manuals, and Handi-Guides for acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis. Software versions earlier than 2.8. The Fresenius Liberty Cycler is intended for acute or chronic peritoneal dialysis. Product Codes: Cyclers: 180020, 180111 User Manuals: 480001 Handi-Guides: 480017. Recall # Z-1448-2012
REASON
Increased risk of intraperitoneal volume (IIPV), referred to as Overfill.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Waltham, MA, by letter dated March 30, 2012, and April 3, 2012.
Manufacturer: Fresenius USA, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10,146 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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