Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

LIPOSORBER System Recalled by Kaneka America Corp Due to Labeling change to due to the risk of...

Date: February 17, 2022
Company: Kaneka America Corp
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Kaneka America Corp directly.

Affected Products

LIPOSORBER System, Model: LA-15, consisting of: Apheresis machine, product# 101445 model: MA-03, and disposables (product#, model) [#101447, KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101473, HDE KP-05 Sulflux Plasma Separator], [#101785, LA-15 (AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type)], [#101786, NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)], [#101788, HDE LA-15(AU) LDL Adsorption Column (Luer Lock Type)], [#101789, HDE NK-M3R(UL) Tubing (Luer Lock Type)]. Associated labeling: 1) Instructions for Use (6): IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FH, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FH, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FH, IFU LIPOSORBER LA-15 LDL Adsorption Columns FSGS, IFU SULFLUX KP-05 PLASMA SE-PARATOR FSGS, IFU TUBING SYSTEM FOR PLASMAPHERESIS NK-M3R(UL) FSGS, 2) Operators Manuals for the following (2): LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FH, LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM OPERATOR's MANUAL FSGS 3) Patients Guide (1): A PATIENT GUIDE TO THE LIPOSORBER LA-15 SYSTEM FSGS

Quantity: 138 Systems, 54703 disposables

Why Was This Recalled?

Labeling change to due to the risk of severe anaphylactoid reactions including shock in patients treated with the Liposorber LA-15 LDL Adsorption Column under concomitant ACE inhibitor medication treatment.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 34 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Affected (34 states)Not affected

About Kaneka America Corp

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report