CLASS II Device recall · Reported 6 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K with the following product recalled
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings is recalling 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K with the following, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Feb 2015 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-1551-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70574
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Waltham, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 29 Apr 2015
- Reported
- 6 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Classified by FDA | +68 days |
| 6 May 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
Product as listed by the FDA
2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K with the following product code and description: 190305 2008K (w/ OLC); 190371 2008K System Std (w/OLC and Diasafe Plus); 190300 2008K System Std (w/OLC and Diasafe); 190336 2008K System w/ Fifth Module Holder; 190517 2008K System w/ OLC and Diasafe Plus - Spanish; 190302 2008K System w/ OLC and Short Cab; 190306 2008K System w/ Short Cabinet; 190373 2008K System w/ Short Cabinet; 190305 2008K System w/o Diasafe; 190301 2008K System w/o HP; 190372 2008K System w/o HP; 190303 2008K System w/o OLC and Diasafe; 190304 2008K System w/o OLC and Diasafe and HP; 190452 2008K System w/o OLC and w/ Diasafe Plus; 190303 2008K W/O OLC and DIASAFE W/ HEPARIN PUMP; 190304 2008K W/O OLC and DIASAFE W/O HEPARIN PUMP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: 0K0S-0009 0K0S-0011- 0015 0K0S-0018 0K0S-0019 0K0S-0021- 0028 0K0S-0030- 0032 0K0S-0034- 0036 0K0S-0038- 0040 0K0S-0042 0K0S-0044- 077 0K0S-0080- 278 0K0S-0280- 285 0K0S-0287- 478 0K0S-0480- 552 0K0S-0554- 677 0K0S-0679- 884 0K0S-0886- 900 0K0S-0902- 916 0K0S-0918 0K0S-0920 0K0S-0921 0K0S-0923- 926 0K0S-0928- 934 0K0S-0936- 942 0K0S-0944- 958 0K0S-0961 0K0S-0962 0K0S-0964- 991 0K0S-0993- 0999 1K0S-1001- 4999 2K0S-5000- 9999 2K0S-A000- A999 2K0S-B000- B999 3K0S-C000- C999 3K0S-D000- D999 3K0S-E000- E999 3K0S-F000- F999 3K0S-G000- G999 3KOS-H000- H999 4H0S-J275 4K0S-J000- J999 4K0S-K000- K999 4K0S-L000- L999 4K0S-M000- M999 4K0S-N000- N999 4K0S-P000- P999 4K0S-Q000- Q999 4K0S-R000- R999 4K0S-S000- S999 4K0S-T615 4KK0S-Q907 50S-W536 5K0S-000A- 999D 5K0S-T000- T999 5K0S-U000- U999 5K0S-V000- V999 5K0S-W000- W999 5K0S-X000- X999 5K0S-Y011- Y999 5K0S-Z000- Z999 5K0-Y176 6K0S-000E- 999E 6K0S-000F- 999E 6K0S-000G- 999E 6K0S-000H- 999H 6K0S-000J- 999J 6K0S-000K- 999K 6K0S-000L- 999L 6K0S-000M- 999M 6K0S-000N- 999N 6K0S-000P- 999P 6K0S-000Q- 999Q 6K0S-000R- 999R 6K0S-000S- 999S 6K0S-000T- 159T 7K0S100001- 115591 7KOS103444 7KOS103556 7KOS104151 7KOS104219 7KOS104293 7KOS104318 8K0S115592- 121299 8K0S121301- 126597 8K0S1269573 8K0S127201- 130767 8K0S130769 8K0S130770- 131327 8K0S131329 8K0S131331 8K0S131333- 1365 8K0S131406- 1411 8K0S131417-1419 8K0S131426 8K0S131448
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
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
3 other products · FDA event 70574| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K2 with the following product recalled | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008T with the following product recalled | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008Kathome recalled | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings | Other | Nationwide |
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