Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine: False USB Alert May Appear
Fresenius recalls 2008T hemodialysis machines with specific part numbers due to false USB device alerts when no device is connected. No action needed as it's a false alarm.
Lower-risk recall
A "Remove USB Device 2" false alarm may be displayed when no USB device or a non-powered USB device is connected to the USB port on the rear of the machine
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What happened, in plain English
Fresenius is recalling certain 2008T hemodialysis machines that may show a false 'Remove USB Device 2' alert when no USB device is connected. This is a false alarm and does not affect safety or function. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/65660-fresenius-2008t-hemodialysis-machine-false-usb-alert-may-appear.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/65660-fresenius-2008t-hemodialysis-machine-false-usb-alert-may-appear · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1748-2020
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“Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine: False USB Alert May Appear.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/65660-fresenius-2008t-hemodialysis-machine-false-usb-alert-may-appear. Based on FDA recall #Z-1748-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1748-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The machine may display a false alert when no USB device is connected to its rear port. This is a software glitch that does not cause harm or disrupt dialysis treatment.
Who’s affected
Hemodialysis patients and healthcare providers using the 2008T model with specific part numbers. Those most at risk are users who rely on the machine's alerts for critical functions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the part numbers listed: 190573, 190713, 190766, 190858, 190895, 190908. These models were sold with specific serial numbers and configurations.
- Brand
Fresenius- Category
Medical device
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
Ongoing- Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Curaca, Guam
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1748-2020 | Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis Machine: Part Number Description 190573 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYS. OLC/DIASAFE PLUS; 190713 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYS., with CDX; 190766 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYSTEM W/BIBAG; 190858 2008T HEMODIAL YSIS SYSTEM WITHOUT CDX; 190895 2008T GEN 2 BIBAG WITHOUT CDX; 190908 2008T HD System With CDX, CAN; All serial numbers | 101,463 |
| Z-1749-2020 | Fresenius 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine Part Number Description: 191124 2008T HD SYS. CDX BLUEST AR; 191126 2008T HD SYS. CDX W/BIBAG BLUEST AR; 191128 2008T HD SYS. W/O CDX BLUEST AR; 191130 2008T HD SYS. W/O CDX W/BIBAG BLUEST AR; All serial numbers | 15,342 |
What to do — step by step
Check for False Alert
Look for the 'Remove USB Device 2' message when no USB device is connected to the machine's rear port.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Curaca, Guam” 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 48 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1748-2020 (March 12, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1748-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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