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nuwellis AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus, REF 114156, Catalog Number A06163, extracorporeal blood circuit which is used with the Aquadex SmartFlow or Aquadex FlexFlow System

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 11, 2024 Nuwellis Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 22697, 22698, 22699, 22700, 22701, 22702, 22703, 22704, 22705, 22706, 22707, 22708, 22721, 22722, 22723, 22724, 22733, 22734, 22735, 22736, 22737, 22738, 22739, 22740.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Nuwellis Inc
Reason for Recall:
The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus extracorporeal blood circuit used with the Aquadex SmartFlow and FlexFlow Systems may indicate "Ultrafiltrate Weight Mismatch" or Excessive Weight Mismatch Alarms while in use. If not addressed, this failure could result in excess fluid removal from a patient leading to Acute Volume Depletion. This failure is especially serious when the Aquadex System is being used on pediatric patients.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
completed

Product Information

Full Description:

nuwellis AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus, REF 114156, Catalog Number A06163, extracorporeal blood circuit which is used with the Aquadex SmartFlow or Aquadex FlexFlow System

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 22697, 22698, 22699, 22700, 22701, 22702, 22703, 22704, 22705, 22706, 22707, 22708, 22721, 22722, 22723, 22724, 22733, 22734, 22735, 22736, 22737, 22738, 22739, 22740.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0831-2025