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Bicarby recallZ-2321-2026 · Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · initiated May 12, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Process design

What the company is doing

On 5/12/2026 an IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE INFORMATION letters were sent to customers to inform them that manipulation of the luer-lock location during treatment preparation may result in fluid spillage onto the user and floor. This occurs prior to treatment and renders the product unusable. Direct contact with the fluid does not present any risk to the user as frangible manipulation only occurs after the peal seam has been broken and the two fluid compartments have been mixed. The potential risk associated with the affected Bicarby Dialysate product is a slip and fall hazard due to the presence of fluid on the floor.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2321-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
May 12, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Jun 5, 2026
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Quantity
1,756,108 units
Product code
KPO
FDA submissions
K233950, K243786
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, TN and TX.

Product description

Bicarby" Dialysate; Model Numbers: RFP-400-G, RFP-401-G, RFP-402-G, RFP-404-G, RFP-407-G, and RFP-456-G;

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model Number: RFP-400-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102839; 2. Model Number: RFP-401-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102853; 3. Model Number: RFP-402-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102822; 4. Model Number: RFP-404-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102914; 5. Model Number: RFP-407-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102846: 6. Model Number: RFP-456-G; UDI-DI: 00840861102945; All lots produced from January 13, 2025, through lot 26AG02019 on January 13, 2026

Devices named in this recall

6 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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