Fresenius recalls 5008X blood tubing sets over possible connection problems that can cause port errors
The SafeLine of the tubing set may not connect properly to the substitution fluid port of the 5008X CAREsystem dialysis machine, which could cause Online Port Errors.
What to do
The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.
Recall details
- Product
- 5008X Blood Tubing Set, 24 units per case. Includes the below model numbers and descriptions. 1. 5008X HD Pre-Flush Standard Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5110-6. 2. 5008X HD/HDF Standard Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5300-3. 3. 5008X HD/HDF With CLiC Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5300-3C. 4. 5008X HD/HDF With Twister Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5350-8.
- Hazard
- Potential for Online Port Errors due to connection issues when connecting the SafeLine of the 5008X CAREset to the substitution fluid port of the 5008X CAREsystem.
- Units
- 113,544 units (4,731 cases)
- Where sold
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA.
- FDA classification
- Class II · Ongoing
- Classified by FDA
- July 8, 2026
- Recall started
- May 11, 2026
- FDA enforcement report
- July 15, 2026
- Identifiers
- Codes: Sets manufactured after February 26, 2026 1. Model Number: 03-5110-6; UDI-DI: 00840861102556; Lot Number: 26BR01177. 2. Model Number: 03-5300-3; UDI-DI: 00840861102518; Lot Numbers: 26BR01184, 26BR01202, 26CR01025, 26CR01039, 26CR01803, 26BR01185, 26BR01214, 26CR01026, 26CR01040, 26CR01804, 26BR01188, 26BR01215, 26CR01027, 26CR01041, 26DR01134, 26BR01189, 26BR01805, 26CR01029, 26CR01043, 26BR01201, 26CR01003, 26CR01034, 26CR01800. 3. Model Number: 03-5300-3C; UDI-DI: 00840861102532; Lot Numbers: 26CR01018, 26CR01020, 26DR01129, 26DR01150, 26CR01019, 26CR01021, 26DR01130, 26DR01151. 4. Model Number: 03-5350-8; UDI-DI: 00840861102525; Lot Numbers: 26CR01017, 26DR01077, 26DR01079, 26DR01080.
- FDA recall number: Z-2702-2026
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Official notice
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- Product
- 5008X Blood Tubing Set, 24 units per case. Includes the below model numbers and descriptions. 1. 5008X HD Pre-Flush Standard Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5110-6. 2. 5008X HD/HDF Standard Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5300-3. 3. 5008X HD/HDF With CLiC Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5300-3C. 4. 5008X HD/HDF With Twister Blood Tubing Set; Model Number: 03-5350-8.
- Reason for recall
- Potential for Online Port Errors due to connection issues when connecting the SafeLine of the 5008X CAREset to the substitution fluid port of the 5008X CAREsystem.
- Classification
- Class II (Ongoing)
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA.
- Quantity
- 113,544 units (4,731 cases)
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