Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published January 28, 2022
B Braun Medical Conductivity Sensors Recall: Crack Risk in Dialysis Systems
B Braun Medical recalls Conductivity Sensors (VERSION 2) for Dialog and Dialog+ hemodialysis systems due to potential cracks causing leaks that may lead to improper ultrafiltration. Affected units include specific model numbers and lots.
Firm learned of the potential for cracks to form in the conductivity sensors during use, which may lead to a leak in the dialysate circuit. This could result in excessive ultrafiltration or insufficient ultrafiltration depending on whether the dialysis machine is equipped with a Dialysis Fluid filter.
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📍Recalling firmB Braun Medical Inc824 12th Ave · Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
B Braun Medical is recalling Conductivity Sensors (VERSION 2) used with Dialog and Dialog+ hemodialysis machines because cracks could cause leaks in the dialysis circuit. This might lead to either too much or too little ultrafiltration, which could affect treatment safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61205-b-braun-medical-conductivity-sensors-recall-crack-risk-in-dialysis.
“B Braun Medical Conductivity Sensors Recall: Crack Risk in Dialysis Systems.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61205-b-braun-medical-conductivity-sensors-recall-crack-risk-in-dialysis. Based on FDA recall #Z-0873-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0873-2022%22&limit=1).
B Braun Medical Inc recalled Conductivity Sensors for Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems due to potential cracks causing dialysate leaks, the FDA said on Jan. 28, 2022. Owners should contact the company for a remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: B Braun Medical
Product: Conductivity Sensor (END) - VERSION 2
Article Code Number: 3456103A
Lots: 4/21 and 5/21
The hazard
The sensors may develop cracks during use, leading to a leak in the dialysate circuit. This could result in excessive or insufficient ultrafiltration depending on whether the machine has a Dialysis Fluid filter.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show B Braun Medical Inc has 66 other recalls since Oct. 15, 2013. Recent recalls include a Sodium Chloride Injection recall for particulate matter on Aug. 19, 2026, and a Lactated Ringer's Injection recall for particulate matter on Aug. 12, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Merit Medical ProGuide Dialysis Catheters (Feb. 13, 2026), NIPRO Conductivity Solutions (Dec. 12, 2025), and Vantive US Healthcare Prismaflex HF1000 Set (Jan. 6, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Conductivity Sensor (END) - VERSION 2 with Article Code 3456103A. Affected models include 710200L, 710200S, 710200U, 710200K, 710500L, and 710500K. Production lots 4/21 and 5/21 are also affected.
Brand
B Braun Medical
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products
All 2 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 II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Z-0872-2022
Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity Sensor (BIC) - VERSION 2, Article Code Number 3456102A. These conductivity sensors may be used as spare parts for the following dialysis machines: 710200L (UDI 04046963686345), 710200S (UDI 04046964285608), 710200U (UDI 04046964285615), 710200K (UDI 04046963686338), 710500L (UDI Not applicable) and 710500K (UDI Not applicable).; Lots 4/21 and 5/21
80
Z-0873-2022
Conductivity Sensors utilized on Dialog and Dialog+ Hemodialysis Systems. Conductivity Sensor (END) - VERSION 2, Article Code Number 3456103A. These conductivity sensors may be used as spare parts for the following dialysis machines: 710200L (UDI 04046963686345), 710200S (UDI 04046964285608), 710200U (UDI 04046964285615), 710200K (UDI 04046963686338), 710500L (UDI Not applicable) and 710500K (UDI Not applicable).; Lots 4/21 and 5/21
95
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check for Cracks
Inspect the conductivity sensor for visible cracks or damage before use.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to B Braun Medical for guidance on whether the sensor needs replacement.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0873-2022 (January 28, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0873-2022 to see it in context.
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