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Apheresis Technologies, Inc.: Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.

Recall number
Z-2149-2012
Recalling firm
Apheresis Technologies, Inc.
Product
Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-07-09
Posted
2012-08-06
Terminated
2013-12-16
Reason
On 07/09/2012, Apheresis Technologies, Inc. initiated a recall on the Plasma Pump Model PP-04a due to a complaint received regarding a rotor of the PP-04a pump that stopped during a therapeutic plasma exchange treatment causing interruption of flow of both the plasma discard line and replacement fruit line.
Root cause
Process control
Action
APHERESIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. sent a letter dated July 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the device for repair. For questions customers should call 727-787-5616.
Quantity
13
Distribution
Natonwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
D11003544 through D11003552 D11003556 through D11003558
510(k) numbers
["K961137"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FIR
Firm FEI
1000113717
Firm city
Palm Harbor
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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