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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 13, 2016

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home: Models: Fresenius 2008K and 2008K2 Dialysate Delivery System Fresenius 2008K@home Hemodialysis Machine with bibag System 2008T Hemodialysis Machine The Fresenius 2008¿ Series Machines are indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy

Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Patients Treated with Hydroxocobalamin (or any form of Vitamin B-12)

Recall #
Z-1325-2016
Affected scope
8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS)
Initiated
March 10, 2016
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Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC recalled Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home… - a moderate-severity action.

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home… was recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC in April 13, 2016. Reason: Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Pa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1325-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Pa….

Moderate
severity level
8K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 13, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1325-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1325-2016) was formally reported on April 13, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 10, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waltham, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS).

The documented reason for this recall is: Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Patients Treated with Hydroxocobalamin (or any form of Vitamin B-12) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home: Models: Fresenius 2008K and 2008K2 Dialysate Delivery System Fresenius 2008K@home Hemodialysis Machine with bibag System 2008T Hemodialysis Machine The Fresenius 2008¿ Series Machines are indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy

Reason for recall

Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Patients Treated with Hydroxocobalamin (or any form of Vitamin B-12)

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1325-2016
Date reported April 13, 2016
Date initiated March 10, 2016
Recalling firm Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Firm location Waltham, MA
Affected scope 8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS)
Distribution Nationwide Distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS) units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Delivery Systems: 2008T, 2008K2, 2008K and 2008K@home: Models: Fresenius 2008K and 2008K2 Dialysate Delivery System Fresenius 2008K@home Hemodialysis Machine with bibag System 2008T Hemodialysis Machine The Fresenius 2008¿ Series Machines are indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC. Units affected: 8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Added Warning Statement: Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines False Blood Leak Alarm When Dialyzing Patients Treated with Hydroxocobalamin (or any form of Vitamin B-12)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1325-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1325-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 13, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.