Fresenius recalls Optiflux dialyzers because new press-on caps must be pressed on firmly to stay attached
The caps on these dialyzers changed from screw-on to press-on, and users must press them firmly onto the dialyzer to attach them securely, so the notice gives users more information for proper use.
What to do
The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.
Recall details
- Product
- Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer Model Numbers: (1) 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, (2) 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, (3) 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, (4) 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM
- Hazard
- To provide further information to the user to ensure proper use of the medical device. the caps had been changed from a threaded version to a press-on version whereby the user must press the caps firmly onto the dialyzer to securely affix the cap.
- Units
- 172,494,732 units (14,374,561 cases @ 12 units per case)
- Where sold
- US Nationwide distribution.
- FDA classification
- Class II · Ongoing
- Classified by FDA
- October 3, 2025
- Recall started
- August 29, 2025
- FDA enforcement report
- October 15, 2025
- Identifiers
- Codes: 1. Model: 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100149, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 2. Model: 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100156, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 3. Model: 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100163, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023, 4. Model: 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM, UDI-DI: 840861100170, All Lots manufactured after SEP/06/2023;
- FDA recall number: Z-0041-2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from FDA.
- Product
- Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer Model Numbers: (1) 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, (2) 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, (3) 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, (4) 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM
- Reason for recall
- To provide further information to the user to ensure proper use of the medical device. the caps had been changed from a threaded version to a press-on version whereby the user must press the caps firmly onto the dialyzer to securely affix the cap.
- Classification
- Class II (Ongoing)
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Quantity
- 172,494,732 units (14,374,561 cases @ 12 units per case)
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