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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1822-2024OTHER

Novalung sensor box is a component of the Novalung Console (F30000162)-Indicated for long-term (> 6 hours) respiratory/ cardiopulmonary s...

Units Affected
88
Recall Date
April 8, 2024
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1822-2024.

Issue related to Novalung sensor box, which is a component of the Novalung Console (Part Number F30000163). In certain instances, error messages #206 (yellow) and #208 (red) technical failure, flow measurement during use of the Novalung system.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1822-2024.

Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.

🩺 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1822-2024.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. Recall FAQ

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is the subject of a respiratory devices safety report: Novalung sensor box is a component of the Novalung Console (F30000162)-Indicated for long-term (> 6 hours) respiratory/ cardiopulmonary s.... The notice was published on April 8, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 88 units are potentially affected.