Reported May 1, 2019 · Terminated

Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous autotransfusion System). Labeled as the following kits: 1. AT-1 sets and…

Fenwal Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Fenwal Inc · 3 Corporate Dr Ste 300 · Lake Zurich, IL · 60047-8930

Is this the product you have?

  • Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous autotransfusion System)
  • Labeled as the following kits1. AT-1 sets and kits (9005104 AT-1 Autotransfusion set, 9108504 ATF 120 Fast Start Kit, and 9108494 ATF 40 Fast Start Kits); 2. AT-3 Autotransfusion sets and kits (Part 9005444 AT-3 set, 9104444 ATF-120 Fast Start Kits (AT-3), or 9108444 ATF-40
  • Fast Start Kits AT-3) Product UsageThe Fresenius Kabi CATSmart device (Continuous auto transfusion System) is indicated for the processing of autologous shed blood collected interaoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion. The CATSmart Auto transfusion System is designed to reduce the need for allogeneic blood transfusion by re-infusing a patient s own lost blood during surgery. The set is used as a disposable component of the autotransfusion system during surgery and/or treatment of trauma to remove waste and improve the safety of autologous re-infused blood (auto transfusion). This is a single-use device
Lot codes and dates
  • Product Code9005901; Lot Numbers beginning with GM or H
  • Serial Numbers

    343 of 343 codes

    • 6CTA0209
    • 6CTA0210
    • 6CTA0211
    • 6CTA0212
    • 6CTA0213
    • 6CTA0214
    • 6CTA0215
    • 6CTA0216
    • 6CTA0217
    • 6CTA0218
    • 6CTA0219
    • 6CTA0221
    • 6CTA0222
    • 6CTA0223
    • 6CTA0224
    • 6CTA0225
    • 6CTA0226
    • 6CTA0227
    • 6CTA0228
    • 6CTA0260
    • 6CTA0261
    • 6CTA0262
    • 6CTA0263
    • 6CTA0264
    • 6CTA0265
    • 6CTA0266
    • 6CTA0267
    • 6CTA0268
    • 6CTA0269
    • 6CTA0300
    • 6CTA0301
    • 6CTA0302
    • 6CTA0303
    • 6CTA0304
    • 6CTA0305
    • 6CTA0306
    • 6CTA0307
    • 6CTA0308
    • 6CTA0309
    • 7CTA0328
    • 7CTA0329
    • 7CTA0330
    • 7CTA0331
    • 7CTA0332
    • 7CTA0334
    • 7CTA0335
    • 7CTA0336
    • 7CTA0337
    • 7CTA0358
    • 7CTA0359
    • 7CTA0360
    • 7CTA0361
    • 7CTA0362
    • 7CTA0363
    • 7CTA0364
    • 7CTA0365
    • 7CTA0366
    • 7CTA0367
    • 7CTA0368
    • 7CTA0369
Amount recalled
342 devices

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Based on internal investigations, Fresenius Kabi has identified a multifaceted set of events involving the CATSmart Systems, including the device, software, and disposable which may result in the centrifuge tubing line making contact with the washing chamber. The contact may result in excessive wear of the centrifuge tubing or in extreme cases a puncture of the tubing.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 5, 2020 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:34 PM UTC

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