The FDA says a recall of Fresenius Medical Care catheter extension sets and luer lock adapters is Class I, the most serious kind. Fresenius Medical Care initiated the recall of a number of its Stay-Safe luer lock adapters and catheter extensions on Jan. 23, 2024. It extends to nearly 2.2 million devices distributed between March 5, 2003, and … [Read more...] about Fresenius Medical Care recalls more than 2 million catheter components
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FDA warns of potential toxic risk from Fresenius hemodialysis machines
The FDA is evaluating the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals from silicone tubing used in Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE: FMS) hemodialysis machines. The investigation concerns three models of Fresenius hemodialysis machines: the 2008T, 2008K2, and 2008K. The chemicals — non-dioxin-like (NDL) polychlorinated biphenyl acids (PCBAs) and NDL … [Read more...] about FDA warns of potential toxic risk from Fresenius hemodialysis machines