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Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalls Novalung Sensor Box (F30000163) a component of Novalung Console (F30000162)- Indicated for long-term (> 6 hours) respir
Recalled February 16, 2022 · FDA recall Z-0562-2022 · Fresenius Medical Care Holdings
Hazard
Error messages 206 (yellow) and 208 (red) technical failure, flow measurement during use of the Novalung System imply that the communication between flow sensor and sensor box is interrupted. An interrupted communication between flow sensor and sensor box might lead to a disabled flow measurement and air bubble detection. · FDA Class II
Units
115 units
Sold at
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WV.
Description
Error messages 206 (yellow) and 208 (red) technical failure, flow measurement during use of the Novalung System imply that the communication between flow sensor and sensor box is interrupted. An interrupted communication between flow sensor and sensor box might lead to a disabled flow measurement and air bubble detection.
Product
Novalung Sensor Box (F30000163) a component of Novalung Console (F30000162)- Indicated for long-term (> 6 hours) respiratory/ cardiopulmonary support that provides assisted extracorporeal circulation and physiologic gas exchange (oxygenation and CO2 removal) of the patient's blood in adults with acute respiratory failure or acute cardiopulmonary failure, where other available treatment options have failed,
Manufacturer(s)
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →