Reported Jan 15, 2014 · Terminated

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: Models: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T The 2008H Hemodialysis…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · 920 Winter St · Waltham, MA · 02451-1521

Is this the product you have?

  • Fresenius 2008
  • Series Hemodialysis MachinesModels: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T The 2008H Hemodialysis machine is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Hemodialysis is indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, when conservative therapy is judged to be inadequate. The dialysate delivery machine is used for hemodialysis in hospital, dialysis centers, and at home. The 2008K, 20081(2 and 2008T hemodialysis machines are designed to perform hemodialysis in hospitals and dialysis clinics. They can be used for patients suffering chronic or acute renal failure. The 2008K, 2008K2 and 2008T are designed to provide hemodialysis treatment by controlling and monitoring both the dialysate and extracorporeal blood circuits. The Fresenius 2008K~home is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in an acute or chronic facility. The 2008K~home is also indicated for hemodialysis in the home and must be observed by a trained and qualified person as prescribed by their physician
Lot codes and dates
  • All serial numbers
Amount recalled
111,504 units US and 3,638 Canada and Mexico-

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines complaints of saline bags inappropriately filling during recirculation and setup

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 26, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:46 PM UTC

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