FDA Medical devices recall ·
Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer Model Numbers: (1) 0500316E OPTIFLUX… recall
- Recall number
- Z-0041-2026
- Date
- (initiated August 29, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
920 Winter St Bld 920, Waltham, MA, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 172,494,732 units (14,374,561 cases @ 12 units per case)
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
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
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.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
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;
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-0041-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.