CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 15 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer recalled by Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings is recalling Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Aug 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes1. Model: 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100149, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 2. Model: 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100156, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 3. Model: 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100163, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 4. Model: 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100170, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023;
Quantity recalled172,494,732 units (14,374,561 cases @ 12 units per case)

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-0041-2026
FDA event ID
97543
Recalling firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Waltham, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
29 Aug 2025
FDA classified
3 Oct 2025
Reported
15 Oct 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

29 Aug 2025Recall initiated by company
3 Oct 2025Classified by FDA+35 days
15 Oct 2025Published 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

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer Model Numbers: (1) 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, (2) 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, (3) 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, (4) 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide distribution.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

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.

Which lots are affected?

1. Model: 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100149, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 2. Model: 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100156, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 3. Model: 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100163, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 4. Model: 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100170, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023;

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide distribution.

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.

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