- Clandestine hemodialysis was offered in the building because it lacked a health license for this health service.
- In addition, it was found that it did not have the necessary infrastructure or equipment. He also used health supplies with an expired expiration date, putting the lives of the patients at high risk.
- On two occasions, closure seals were placed and the owners of the place removed them, which constitutes a federal crime.
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) announced the closure imposed on Renal Center Life, SA de CV. It is an establishment located in Mexico City and which is accused of offering clandestine hemodialysis.
All faults identified on site
Through a statement, the authority explains that it was offering, irregularly, the hemodialysis service despite not having a health license for this health service. In addition, it was found that it did not have the necessary infrastructure or equipment. He also used health supplies with an expired expiration date, putting the lives of the patients at high risk.
As a result of the initial verification, and derived from the seriousness of the infractions, the Sanitary Operation Commission of Cofepris applied as a sanction the total and definitive closure of the establishment. In this way, seals have already been placed at the entrance and facade of the property.
Protecting the health of the population, Cofepris closes an establishment that twice repeated the illegal removal of stamps, which constitutes a federal crime.
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However, in follow-up visits it was found that the aforementioned company had violated the closing straps on two occasions and continued to operate illegally. Therefore, the health authority expanded the security measures by once again placing the seals at the entrance and façade.
Cofepris undertakes new actions for the recidivism of clandestine hemodialysis
Before the recurrence of Renal Center Life If operating illegally, this authority will take legal measures to prevent the establishment from continuing to operate and violating security measures, which constitutes a federal crime.
Likewise, Cofepris urges the population that has attended the establishment of Renal Center Lifelocated 701 Cuauhtémoc avenue, Narvarte Poniente neighborhood, Benito Juárez mayor’s office, in Mexico City, at Submit the corresponding health complaint at this link.
As part of permanent surveillance, Cofepris specialized verifiers carry out follow-up visits to establishments that have been suspended or closed to verify that the sanctions are respected and guarantee the sanitary control of products, services, and activities subject to sanitary regulation.
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