Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 13, 2016
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)
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….
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.
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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
8384 units (8369 US) (15 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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)
| 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.
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