B Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines Recall: Air Bubbles Risk in Arterial Lines
B Braun recalls specific hemodialysis bloodlines due to potential air bubble accumulation in arterial lines under negative pressure. Affected models include StreamLine Bloodline Long Version (SL-2000M2095L) from June 2025 onward.
Lower-risk recall
Potential for the accumulation of small air bubbles in the arterial line due to adherence of blood gases to the tubing under negative pressure.
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What happened, in plain English
B Braun is recalling certain hemodialysis bloodlines that may accumulate small air bubbles in the arterial line during use. This could lead to complications during dialysis treatments if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49674-b-braun-hemodialysis-bloodlines-recall-air-bubbles-risk-in-arterial.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49674-b-braun-hemodialysis-bloodlines-recall-air-bubbles-risk-in-arterial · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1801-2026
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“B Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines Recall: Air Bubbles Risk in Arterial Lines.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49674-b-braun-hemodialysis-bloodlines-recall-air-bubbles-risk-in-arterial. Based on FDA recall #Z-1801-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1801-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tubing can trap small air bubbles when blood gases adhere to it under negative pressure during dialysis. This may cause air to enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to complications.
Who’s affected
Patients undergoing hemodialysis who use the recalled bloodlines are affected. Healthcare providers using these specific models for dialysis treatments are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number SL-2000M2095L on the bloodline. The product was manufactured starting June 29, 2025, and is used in hemodialysis treatments.
- Brand
B Braun- Category
Medical device
All 6 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1798-2026 | B. Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, STREAMLINE BLOODLINE SET FOR DIALOG DR. Model Number: SL-2010M2096A.; Model Number SL-2010M2096A; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955674992; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955735280; All lots manufactured since 09JUN2025 | 3,158,104 units |
| Z-1799-2026 | B. Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, STREAMLINE BLOODLINE SET FOR DIALOG. Model Number: SL-2010M2096; Model Number: SL-2010M2096; UDI-DI Primary: 04046964367786; UDI-DI Unit: 04046964367779; All lots manufactured since 25MAY2025. | 2,653,711 units |
| Z-1800-2026 | B. Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, STREAMLINE FRESENIUS FOR DAVITA. Model Number: SL-2000M2095DA.; Model Number: SL-2000M2095DA; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955776023; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955776016; All lots manufactured since 09JUN2025. | 1,174,271 units |
| Z-1801-2026 | B. Barun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, StreamLine Bloodline Long Version, FMC. Model Number: SL-2000M2095L.; Model Number: SL-2000M2095L; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955348909; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955348893; All lots manufactured since 29JUN2025. | 328,640 units |
| Z-1802-2026 | B. Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, LOW VOL, NO CHAMBER 2.6MM PUMP SEGMENT. Model Number: B3-3632M3705.; Model Number: B3-3632M3705; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955348824; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955348817; All lots manufactured since 01AUG2025. | 4,848 units |
| Z-1803-2026 | B Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, LOW VOL, NO CHAMBER 4.8MM PUMP SEGMENT. Model Number: B3-4630M4705.; Model Number: B3-4630M4705; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955348848; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955348831; All lots manufactured since 05AUG2025. | 4,884 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for the model number SL-2000M2095L on the bloodline packaging or label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1801-2026 (March 19, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1801-2026 to see it in context.
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