Fresenius recalls Liberty Select Cycler software version 2.9.0 (model 180343/RTLR180343) due to potential dialysis solution shortage causing toxin buildup. Affected users should contact for remedy.
The device may detect an incorrect Heater Bag volume which may lead to a 'Supply Bag Line Blocked' alarm during treatment. This alarm may cause the Heater Bag to contain more fluid than expected and the cycler does not recognize the extra fluid is present and it will not make it available for treatment. Not having enough solution to complete treatment may lead to inadequate dialysis which could result in the accumulation of toxins and fluid. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, increased weight gain, and increased blood pressure.
Fresenius Medical Care recalls specific software versions of their dialysis machines that may cause inadequate dialysis treatment. This could lead to toxin buildup and symptoms like shortness of breath, weight gain, and high blood pressure if not fixed.
The software may incorrectly detect a blocked supply line, causing the machine to not recognize extra fluid. This leads to less dialysis solution being available, potentially causing incomplete treatments and toxin buildup in the body.
Patients using Fresenius Liberty Select Cycler machines with software version 2.9.0 (model numbers 180343 or RTLR180343) are affected. Those with dialysis treatments at home are most at risk.
Check if your Liberty Select Cycler has software version 2.9.0 with model numbers 180343 or RTLR180343. The recall covers all units sold with these specific software versions.
Reach out to Fresenius Medical Care for instructions on software updates or replacements.
Software version 2.9.0 with model numbers 180343 or RTLR180343.
Incomplete dialysis treatments could lead to toxin buildup, causing symptoms like shortness of breath, weight gain, and high blood pressure.
No, but you should contact Fresenius for a fix as the software issue may cause incomplete treatments.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresenius Medical Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0439-2021 — Fresenius Medical Care Fresenius Medical Care Hello, I own a Fresenius Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-0439-2021 from Fresenius Medical Care. 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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