Fresenius Urgent Recall for AC Power Cords

Fresenius Medical Care is initiating a recall for certain Fresenius devices that may have a defective plug, which is part of an AC power cord manufactured by Electri-Cord manufacturing company. This alert is being issued in response to a FDA Alert regarding customer reports of sparking, charring and fires of similarly designed AC power cords in non-dialysis products manufactured by other companies. Fresenius is advising all customers to assess whether their devices have the affected Electri-Cord AC power cords and inspect the cord plugs for evidence of damage (charring, discoloration of the plastic, broken or loose prongs). The potential risks from power cord failure include electrical shock, delay in setup and therapy, interruption of therapy, device failure, and fires, which may be exacerbated in an oxygen rich environment. Depending on the device, therapy, and environment, these failures may lead to potential serious injury or death. Fresenius Medical Care NA has not received any reports of serious patient harm related to the situation. Visit www.fmcna.com or www.fda.gov for more information.