Fresenius recalls Citrasate Liquid Acid concentrate drums (Product Code 13-2251 -CA) due to sodium level deviations that could affect dialysis treatments. Affected lots include 20LXAC033, 20NXAC004, and others.
The deviation in conductivity for sodium level exceeds 0.6mS/cm from the theoretical conductivity (TCD) or approximately 6mEq/L of sodium from prescriptions that was previously communicated. Calcium concentration is below manufacturing specification.
Fresenius Medical Care recalls Citrasate Liquid Acid concentrate drums that may have incorrect sodium levels, which could lead to unsafe dialysis treatments. Patients using these drums in hemodialysis machines need to check their lot numbers and contact Fresenius for guidance.
The drums may have sodium levels too high or too low compared to prescriptions. This deviation could affect dialysis treatment safety, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
Patients using Fresenius Renal Technologies Sodium Bicarbonate Concentrate in hemodialysis machines with the affected Citrasate Liquid Acid drums. Those with specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the drum, which is listed as 20LXAC033, 20NXAC004, 20LXAC031, 20NXAC003, 20LXAC032, or other affected lots as of March 17, 2021. The product is used with Fresenius Renal Technologies Sodium Bicarbonate Concentrate in hemodialysis machines.
Look for the lot number on the Citrasate Liquid Acid drum, which is listed as 20LXAC033, 20NXAC004, 20LXAC031, 20NXAC003, or 20LXAC032.
Product Code 13-2251 -CA.
Affected lot numbers include 20LXAC033, 20NXAC004, 20LXAC031, 20NXAC003, and 20LXAC032 as of March 17, 2021.
The drums may have incorrect sodium levels, which could affect dialysis treatment safety, but the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresenius to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0841-2021 — Fresenius Fresenius Hello, I own a Fresenius that is covered by recall Z-0841-2021 from Fresenius. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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