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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 19, 2015

Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Code: 08-4000-LB

Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination.

Recall #
Z-2373-2015
Affected scope
2,264,028
Initiated
July 16, 2015
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Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalled Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for H… - a moderate-severity action.

Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for H… was recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. in August 19, 2015. Reason: Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2373-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination..

Moderate
severity level
2.3M units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 19, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2373-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2373-2015) was formally reported on August 19, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 16, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waltham, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,264,028, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination. 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

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

2,264,028

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Code: 08-4000-LB

Reason for recall

Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-2373-2015
Date reported August 19, 2015
Date initiated July 16, 2015
Recalling firm Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Firm location Waltham, MA
Affected scope 2,264,028
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

2,264,028 units affected - million-unit bracket.

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

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

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2373-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Code: 08-4000-LB. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.. Units affected: 2,264,028.
Why was this product recalled?
Expansion of recall to lots manufactured in 2015 due to the potential for bacterial contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2373-2015.
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-2373-2015) 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 August 19, 2015. 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.