Blood Pump Rotor (Fresenius) – component dislodgement (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Brand
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model Number: F40015481 Rev A, UDI/DI: N/A, All Rev A lots.
Products Sold
Model Number: F40015481 Rev A, UDI/DI: N/A, All Rev A lots.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is recalling Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A due to An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodge. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On April 17, 2024 IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Customer actions: As per the 2008T Operators Manual P/N 490122 Rev AA: Blood Pump Rotors should be inspected for proper operation, as stated in Chapter 2: Daily preparation for treatment. If you experience a dislodged guide post sleeve, bent or loose tubing guide posts, or roller cannot move freely on your current F40015481 Rev A blood pump rotor, please contact FMCRTG Technical Support Services at 800-405-1321 for a replacement Blood Pump Rotor (Part Number, F40015481, Rev C) . Have Rotor Lot Number available when requesting a replacement. Please provide this letter to your Biomedical Technician or trained personnel. Report any complaints or adverse events to product.complaints@fmc-na.com or FDA MedWatch at https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/medwatch-forms-fda-safety-reporting. Provide this Customer Notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization. Complete and return the attached reply form. Biomedical Technician/ actions: A Field Service Bulletin will be posted to fmcna.com website regarding Preventative Maintenance activities for Blood Pump Rotor Tubing Guide Inspection of the need to inspect the blood pump tubing guides during the 6-month Preventive Maintenance on all 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines. URL: https://fmcna.com/support/product-support-documents/field-service-bulletins/ For any clinical or medical questions, please contact the Global Medical Information and Education Office at 1-855-616-2309.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026