AmeriWater Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2321-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

AmeriWater MRO Dialysis RO+ System, AmeriWater 1303 Stanley Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404 (800) 535-5585 www.AMERIWATER.com. The AmeriWater MRO Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems are water treatment systems intended for use in hemodialysis applications. They are designed to pre-treat and purify potable water for use in making dialysate for hemodialysis and to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. The AmeriWater Portable MROS model is intended for use in a hospital, clinic, dialysis center, or for home care for single patient use. The AmeriWater Portable MRO1 model is for treatment of up to two patients in a hospital, clinic, or dialysis centers.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 9, 2012

Date Posted: September 12, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2321-2012

Event ID: 62891

Reason for Recall:

The firm was notified that a malfunction of the device was caused by an incorrect fuse 32 volt 15 amp fuses instead of 250 volt 15 amp fuses, that was installed in the water system. The incorrect fuse may result in excessive heat in the fuse holder eventually resulting in failure of the device to operate.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 80 Units

Code Information:

Model Number MROS, Catalog #00MROS20, 00MROS21 & Model Number MRO1, Catalog #00MRO120, and 00MRO121; Model Number(s): MROS and MRO1; Serial #'s 31000 to 31079.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and VA; and country of: Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated