CLASS II Device recall · Reported 28 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
026-20036A Liberty Drain Line, Luer Tap For patients recalled
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings is recalling 026-20036A Liberty Drain Line, Luer Tap For patients with acute and chronic end stage, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 28 Apr 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2085-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87998
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Waltham, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Apr 2021
- FDA classified
- 16 Jul 2021
- Reported
- 28 Jul 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jul 2021 | Classified by FDA | +79 days |
| 28 Jul 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
026-20036A Liberty Drain Line, Luer Tap For patients with acute and chronic end stage renal disease going under PD in healthcare or home setting
Where it was distributed
US Distribution to: TX only
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 20HR08054 UDI: (01)00840861101115
Where was it sold?
US Distribution to: TX only
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
8 other products · FDA event 87998This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Citrasate Liquid Acid Concentrate recalled by Fresenius Medical Care.
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