Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: Models: 2008H Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. Due to 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines complaints of saline bags...

Date: November 12, 2013
Company: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Fresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: Models: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T The 2008H Hemodialysis machine is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Hemodialysis is indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, when conservative therapy is judged to be inadequate. The dialysate delivery machine is used for hemodialysis in hospital, dialysis centers, and at home. The 2008K, 20081(2 and 2008T hemodialysis machines are designed to perform hemodialysis in hospitals and dialysis clinics. They can be used for patients suffering chronic or acute renal failure. The 2008K, 2008K2 and 2008T are designed to provide hemodialysis treatment by controlling and monitoring both the dialysate and extracorporeal blood circuits. The Fresenius 2008K~home is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in an acute or chronic facility. The 2008K~home is also indicated for hemodialysis in the home and must be observed by a trained and qualified person as prescribed by their physician.

Quantity: 111,504 units US and 3,638 Canada and Mexico-

Why Was This Recalled?

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines complaints of saline bags inappropriately filling during recirculation and setup

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report