Fresenius recalls APD Luer-Lock Adapter (050-95018) due to potential freezing from refrigerated truck issues. Affected units may cause dialysis bag damage. Contact for replacement.
Exposed to freezing temperatures due to refrigerated truck malfunctions
Fresenius is recalling its APD Luer-Lock Adapter (catalog 050-95018) because it can freeze during transport if refrigerated trucks malfunction. This could damage the peritoneal dialysis bag, which is critical for kidney patients.
The adapter can freeze if refrigerated trucks malfunction during transport. Freezing may damage the peritoneal dialysis bag, disrupting treatment. This is a transport-related issue, not a product defect.
Kidney patients using peritoneal dialysis with this adapter are most at risk. The recall affects units sold with specific lot numbers and UDI codes.
Check for catalog number 050-95018. Affected units have lot number 20LR08111 and UDI code (01)00840861100811. The adapter connects peritoneal dialysis bags to Fresenius APD cyclers.
Look for catalog number 050-95018, lot number 20LR08111, and UDI code (01)00840861100811 on the adapter.
The adapter can freeze during transport if refrigerated trucks malfunction, potentially damaging the peritoneal dialysis bag.
Check for catalog number 050-95018, lot number 20LR08111, and UDI code (01)00840861100811 on the adapter.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Fresenius for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresenius to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2088-2021 — Fresenius Fresenius Hello, I own a Fresenius that is covered by recall Z-2088-2021 from Fresenius. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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