Fresenius Medical Care recalls NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate drums (Model 13-3251-9) used in hemodialysis machines due to low sodium/calcium levels. Affected lots include 20LXAC024 through 20LXAC104. Contact for remedy.
The sodium and/or calcium levels in these concentrates were below the manufacturing specifications.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate drums (Model 13-3251-9) used with hemodialysis machines because the sodium and calcium levels were below what the manufacturer specified. This could lead to improper dialysis treatment if the concentrates are used without correction.
The concentrates have sodium and calcium levels below the required specifications. This could cause the dialysis machine to work improperly, potentially leading to inadequate treatment of kidney failure.
Healthcare providers using these concentrates in hemodialysis machines. Patients on dialysis who use the affected products may be at risk of improper treatment.
Check for Model Number 13-3251-9 on the drums. Affected lots include 20LXAC024, 20LXAC072, 20LXAC073, 20LXAC085, 20NXAC017, 20NXAC030, 20LXAC074, 20LXAC023, 20LXAC104, and additional lots listed as of March 17, 2021.
Look for lot numbers on the drums: 20LXAC024, 20LXAC072, 20LXAC073, 20LXAC085, 20NXAC017, 20NXAC030, 20LXAC074, 20LXAC023, 20LXAC104, or additional lots listed as of March 17, 2021.
The sodium and calcium levels in these concentrates were below the manufacturing specifications, which could lead to improper dialysis treatment.
Check the lot number on the drums. If it matches the affected lots listed, contact Fresenius Medical Care for instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresenius Medical Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0826-2021 — Fresenius Medical Care Fresenius Medical Care Hello, I own a Fresenius Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-0826-2021 from Fresenius Medical Care. 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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