Fresenius Medical Care 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine Software v.2.72 Recall

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Recalling firmFresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC920 Winter St · Waltham, MA 02451-1521

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What happened, in plain English

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling hemodialysis machines with software version 2.72 that may show a power logic board failure message. This could lead to equipment malfunction during dialysis treatments.

Why it’s dangerous

The software version 2.72 may cause the power logic board to fail, potentially leading to equipment malfunction during dialysis treatments. This could disrupt the treatment process or cause safety issues.

Who’s affected

Healthcare facilities using the 2008T BlueStar hemodialysis machine with software version 2.72 are affected. Patients receiving dialysis in these facilities are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your hemodialysis machine has the model number 191126 and software version 2.72. The machine is used for acute and chronic dialysis in healthcare facilities.

Brand
Fresenius Medical Care
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Software Version
Verify the software version on your 2008T BlueStar machine; if it is 2.72, it is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this recall affecting my home dialysis equipment?

No, this recall applies only to healthcare facility use of the 2008T BlueStar machine.

What should I do if I have the affected software version?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Fresenius Medical Care for guidance.

How can I confirm if my machine is affected?

Check for model number 191126 and software version 2.72 on your 2008T BlueStar hemodialysis machine.

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Subject: Recall Z-1699-2019 — Fresenius Medical Care Fresenius Medical Care

Hello,

I own a Fresenius Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-1699-2019 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1699-2019 (April 3, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1699-2019 to see it in context.
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Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC recalls 2008T BlueStar Machine Software v.2.72-Hemodialysis machine Model Number: 191126 - Product Usage: The 2008T

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