2008T and 2008TBluestar Hemodialysis Machines with… recallZ-0734-2023 · Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · initiated Jul 27, 2022
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
(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".
FDA root cause category: Process design
What the company is doing
Fresenius issued Updated Urgent Medical Device Correction REV B Customer Notification letter (Field Action Number: FA-2020-09-W _REV B) to consignees that have CDX equipped machines on 07-27-2022 via USPS First Class Mail. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: First, a software issue in SW versions 2.72 and earlier. All machines should be updated to current software (SW version 2.74), pursuant to the July 20, 2021, letter. Second, hardware issue that affects only CDX machines. To reduce the chance of EMI causing a false Remove USB Device 2 alarm from occurring we suggest the following: " Insert a USB device in USB Port 2 that will continually draw current. For example, a blank USB memory stick or a USB powered card reader. o NOTE: DO NOT use passive USB devices in USB Port 2 that go into a suspended state drawing minimal/low current which can trip the sensing circuit. An example would be a USB corded optical mouse. Complete/Return the response form enclosed.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0734-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jul 27, 2022
- Posted by the FDA
- Dec 20, 2022
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
- Quantity
- 2008T with CDX= 70,552 2008T Bluestar with CDX= 25,205
- Product code
- KDI
- FDA submissions
- K173972
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
Product description
2008T and 2008TBluestar Hemodialysis Machines with CDX-Indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in a healthcare facility Models: (1) 190713 2008T HEMODIALYSIS SYS., with CDX; (2) 190766 2008T HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/BIBAG W/CDX ; (3) 191124 2008T HD SYS. CDX BLUESTAR; (4) 191126 2008T HD SYS. CDX W/BIBAG BLUESTAR
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Software issue in SW versions 2.72 and earlier with CDX. UDI: (1) 00840861100897; (2) 00840861100910; (3) 00840861102082; (4) 00840861102099
Devices named in this recall
4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- 2008® Series Hemodialysis Machines 190713Fresenius Usa, Inc. · Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system3 recalls37 deaths893 reports
- 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine 191126Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system5 recalls10 deaths441 reports
- 2008® Series Hemodialysis Machines 190766Fresenius Usa, Inc. · Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system4 recalls15 deaths370 reports
- 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine 191124Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system4 recalls32 reports
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
1 device cleared under K173972 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine 191130Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system4 recalls7 deaths272 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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