Fresenius 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine Recall

Source: FDA · United States

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Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 1,140 units of 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machines due to flow, no water, or temperature alarm complaints.

The full picture behind this FDA recall

This notice was issued by FDA on September 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC (FMCRTG) has received complaints regarding flow-, no water-, or temperature-related alarms with the 2008T¿ BlueStar Hemodialysis machines.", distributed us nationwide distribution.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC has received complaints regarding flow-, no water-, or temperature-related alarms with the 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis machines.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 1,140 systems distributed nationwide in the United States. Affected products are Fresenius Medical Care, 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine, Model Numbers: 191126 (UDI/DI 00840861102099) and 191130 (UDI/DI 00840861102112). Recall number Z-3017-2026. Specific serial numbers are listed in the FDA notice.

What You Should Do

Users experiencing alarms should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

Why This Matters

The recall addresses potential functionality issues with hemodialysis machines used in patient treatment across the United States.

Source

FDA recall Z-3017-2026 (report date 20260902).

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Common Questions

Questions readers often have about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 1,140 units of 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machines due to flow, no water, or temperature alarm complaints.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC (FMCRTG) has received complaints regarding flow-, no water-, or temperature-related alarms with the 2008T¿ BlueStar Hemodialysis machines." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates?
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