Recall Record

Waltham, MA, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalls

44 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 12 May 2026. 32 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls44
Ongoing (FDA)32
Terminated or completed12
Class I (FDA)3

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 May 2026
Reason
Given the increased number of leaks reported by users, it was determined to be the appropriate course of action to notify users of the potential for the occurrence of Bicarby luer-lock leaks during manipulation of the frangible and tubing when preparing the product for use for treatment. This issue presents the potential of a slip and fall hazard associated with fluid on the floor.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, TN and TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2321-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 May 2026
Reason
Potential for Online Port Errors due to connection issues when connecting the SafeLine of the 5008X CAREset to the substitution fluid port of the 5008X CAREsystem.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2702-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 May 2026
Reason
There is an error in the labeling of the GTIN on the product. When scanned; however, the case labeling, lot number, and printed labeling on the product correctly identifies the product code and the solution contained in the bag. In the event the incorrect GTIN labeling is used as the singular source for product identification, unrecognized use of a potassium solution with a concentration differing from the prescription may result.
Distribution
Domestic: TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2401-2026

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
6 April 2026
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leaks from perforations in bags.
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
D-0513-2026, D-0512-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 October 2025
Reason
Several software anomalies with the potential to impact patient treatment, of which one includes the possibility to result in treatment stop if certain conditions are fulfilled.
Distribution
Domestic: LA, MA, MN;
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0936-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 August 2025
Reason
To provide further information to the user to ensure proper use of the medical device. the caps had been changed from a threaded version to a press-on version whereby the user must press the caps firmly onto the dialyzer to securely affix the cap.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0041-2026

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
27 May 2025
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Distribution
Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0490-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 April 2025
Reason
Potential of blood leak occurring between the lower port of the venous chamber and the tubing include: hemodiafiltration (HDF), hemodialysis (HD), hemofiltration (HF), and isolated ultrafiltration.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Massachusetts.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1992-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 December 2024
Reason
Potential for internal blood leaks due to cracked polyurethane
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0801-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 August 2024
Reason
Machines equipped with BPM3 Blood Pressure Modules (Blood pressure monitor TM-2917B with firmware version S005) will not record Blood Pressure measurements and does not alarm if the cuff tubing is kinked close to the cuff.
Distribution
US Nationwide. Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3124-2024

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
18 June 2024
Reason
This product is being recalled due to the tube weld failure presents itself as a slow leak and can be difficult to detect.
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0608-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 June 2024
Reason
An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves.
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International: Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2344-2024, Z-2347-2024, Z-2340-2024, Z-2343-2024, Z-2341-2024, Z-2346-2024, Z-2342-2024, Z-2345-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 May 2024
Reason
Concentrate Flow was exceeding the maximum 19.9 bar set point. The standard default set point range is between 4 and 18.Error message (F020104, "concentrate pressure alarm limit exceeded") concentrate pressure is too high and stops the dialysis water supply.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, IN, AK, WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2141-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 April 2024
Reason
An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1866-2024, Z-1868-2024, Z-1869-2024, Z-1867-2024, Z-1870-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 April 2024
Reason
Issue related to Novalung sensor box, which is a component of the Novalung Console (Part Number F30000163). In certain instances, error messages #206 (yellow) and #208 (red) technical failure, flow measurement during use of the Novalung system.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1822-2024

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
23 January 2024
Reason
The peroxide cross-linked tubing has leachables identified as NDL PCBAs.
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1324-2024, Z-1326-2024, Z-1327-2024, Z-1325-2024, Z-1323-2024

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
28 December 2023
Reason
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0218-2024

Ongoing Class III Medical devices

Recall started
24 October 2023
Reason
Affected Liberty Select cyclers may display an incorrect time stamp on the treatment data report sent to the clinic.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, FL, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0619-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 October 2023
Reason
Updating the labeling to include additional warnings and contraindications for potential side effects.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0507-2024

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
6 September 2023
Reason
Potential PCBA leaching from tubing of hemodialysis machines.
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0034-2024, Z-0028-2024, Z-0035-2024, Z-0030-2024, Z-0031-2024, Z-0033-2024, Z-0029-2024, Z-0032-2024

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
8 August 2023
Reason
There is a potential for blood backfill leakage and foreign material.
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0007-2024, Z-0006-2024, Z-0005-2024

Terminated Class II Drugs

Recall started
23 May 2023
Terminated
23 May 2024
Reason
Lack of assurance of sterility: The product was potentially exposed to below-recommended storage temperatures, which may cause leaks in the packaging.
Distribution
Product was distributed to 32 clinics in SC, NC and VA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0777-2023

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
22 November 2022
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leakage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, 1L, 12pk Saline Solution.
Distribution
Product was distributed Nationwide in the USA.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0075-2023

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
11 October 2022
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leakage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, 1L, 12pk Saline Solution.
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0015-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 October 2022
Reason
The "Nominal Chemical Composition" section of the label incorrectly lists 5.62g/L KCL (potassium chloride). 5.62g/L actually corresponds to the CaCl (calcium chloride) content. The product remains potassium free.
Distribution
Domestic distribution to AL AZ CA DC FL GA HI IL IN MD MI MO MS NE NJ NY OH PA SD TX VA No foreign distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0181-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
27 July 2022
Reason
(1)Software version 2.74 upgrade and (2)hardware related cause that affects only CDX Machines, has been identified as the UI-MICs Board is sensitive to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) which will cause the false alarm "Remove USB 2 Device".
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0734-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 June 2022
Reason
Internal ethemet cables are missing one or both ferrite cores therefore the electromagnetic compatibility of the device is not ensured
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IN, MA, NV, NY, PA, TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1769-2022, Z-1770-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 June 2022
Reason
Internal ethernet cable may be misaligned, the cable jacket (insulation) could become compromised due to high temperature and result in the internal ethernet cable conducting electrical current to the ethernet port on the outside of the device), potentially harming service technicians and/or other authorized operators. If the ethernet port on the device is touched or manipulated, there is a risk of electrical shock
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1463-2022, Z-1464-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 June 2022
Terminated
7 October 2024
Reason
The product was potentially exposed to below-recommended storage temperatures, which may cause leaks in the packaging. Leaks can lead to biological contamination and therefore an increased risk of potential bloodstream infection.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Texas and Louisiana.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1311-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 May 2022
Reason
Alternate Bottle Caps labeled with "Sealed for your Protection" on the foil not qualified for use
Distribution
Natiowide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1371-2022, Z-1370-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 May 2022
Terminated
6 May 2024
Reason
Dialyzers were distributed after being exposed to cold temperatures which exceeded the low-temperature range in the firm's standard operating procedure.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Pennsylvania.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1303-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 December 2021
Reason
Error messages 206 (yellow) and 208 (red) technical failure, flow measurement during use of the Novalung System imply that the communication between flow sensor and sensor box is interrupted. An interrupted communication between flow sensor and sensor box might lead to a disabled flow measurement and air bubble detection.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WV.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0562-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 August 2021
Terminated
10 April 2024
Reason
AquaBplus HF module on the AquaBplus 2000 osmosis system, an error in the US Installation Guideline instructed that 3-ring mains, instead of 2-ring mains, may be installed in combination with an AquaBplus 2000 device. The 3-ring main and fluid fly loops the heat disinfection may not be as effective as a 2-ring main installation
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of NC and WV.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1364-2022

Terminated Class II, Class III Drugs

Recall started
28 April 2021
Terminated
17 September 2021
Reason
Temperature Abuse: Product exposed to temperature outside specified limits.
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
D-0603-2021, D-0606-2021, D-0609-2021, D-0605-2021, D-0608-2021, D-0610-2021, D-0607-2021, D-0604-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 April 2021
Terminated
8 August 2022
Reason
Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions
Distribution
US Distribution to: TX only
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2086-2021, Z-2082-2021, Z-2083-2021, Z-2084-2021, Z-2088-2021, Z-2085-2021, Z-2087-2021, Z-2089-2021, Z-2090-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 March 2021
Terminated
10 April 2024
Reason
AquaBplus HF module on the AquaBplus 2500 osmosis system, an error in the US Installation Guideline instructed that 3-ring mains, instead of 2-ring mains, may be installed in combination with an AquaBplus 2500 device. The 3-ring main and fluid fly loops the heat disinfection may not be as effective as a 2-ring main installation
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1536-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 December 2020
Terminated
5 January 2023
Reason
Bottles Missing Product Label
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0942-2021

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 November 2020
Reason
The deviation in conductivity for sodium level exceeds 0.6mS/cm from the theoretical conductivity (TCD) or approximately 6mEq/L of sodium from prescriptions that was previously communicated. Calcium concentration is below manufacturing specification.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0832-2021, Z-0836-2021, Z-0838-2021, Z-0834-2021, Z-0839-2021, Z-0833-2021, Z-0841-2021, Z-0837-2021, Z-0831-2021, Z-0840-2021, Z-0835-2021

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 November 2020
Reason
The sodium and/or calcium levels in these concentrates were below the manufacturing specifications.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0823-2021, Z-0822-2021, Z-0824-2021, Z-0813-2021, Z-0817-2021, Z-0825-2021, Z-0812-2021, Z-0827-2021, Z-0811-2021, Z-0820-2021, Z-0814-2021, Z-0816-2021 and 7 more

Completed Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 September 2020
Reason
The device may detect an incorrect Heater Bag volume which may lead to a 'Supply Bag Line Blocked' alarm during treatment. This alarm may cause the Heater Bag to contain more fluid than expected and the cycler does not recognize the extra fluid is present and it will not make it available for treatment. Not having enough solution to complete treatment may lead to inadequate dialysis which could result in the accumulation of toxins and fluid. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, increased weight gain, and increased blood pressure.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide throughout the U.S and Puerto Rico. 9,907 devices currently in the field. 361 devices have been deactivated. 4,870 devices are ready to be shipped to customers along with the Urgent Medical Device Correction notice and response form.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0439-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 September 2020
Terminated
20 January 2021
Reason
Incorrectly crimped connectors were installed on the main protective earth conductor on these machines. If the machine is moved or maintenance is performed, these crimp connections could become loose and may adversely affect the electrical safety of the products, potentially resulting in electrical shock to the Biomed Technician or clinic staff.
Distribution
US distribution to DE, NC, OK, PA, and TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0098-2021

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 March 2020
Reason
A "Remove USB Device 2" false alarm may be displayed when no USB device or a non-powered USB device is connected to the USB port on the rear of the machine
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Curaca, Guam
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1748-2020, Z-1749-2020

Terminated Class II Drugs

Recall started
5 March 2020
Terminated
3 February 2023
Reason
CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-1064-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 January 2020
Terminated
6 January 2021
Reason
The firm is replacing pressure transducers with an improved design due to an increase in customer complaints regarding lower long-term reliability of the part.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1529-2020

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