Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Fresenius GRANUFLO Dry Acid Concentrate recalled for blue-green discoloration

Fresenius Medical Care has recalled certain lots of GRANUFLO Dry Acid Concentrate used in hemodialysis machines after receiving reports of blue-green discoloration in the product. The affected product numbers are 0FD2251-3B and 0FD3251-3B, with specific lot numbers listed by the FDA.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Fresenius Medical Care recalls

What to do

  1. Check if you use GRANUFLO Dry Acid Concentrate and verify the product number and lot number against the FDA recall notice
  2. Contact your dialysis provider or Fresenius Medical Care immediately if you have affected product
  3. Do not use affected lots until you receive guidance from your healthcare provider or the manufacturer

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
GRANUFLO Dry Acid Concentrate: Product Numbers: 0FD2251-3B; 0FD3251-3B; Dry Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Hemodialysis
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 3 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
27,216 cs; 2,316 ea
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
920 Winter St Bld 920, N/A, Waltham, MA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-3091-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
GRANUFLO Dry Acid Concentrate: Product Numbers: 0FD2251-3B; 0FD3251-3B; Dry Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Hemodialysis Complaints of blue-green discoloration in product 1) 0FD2251-3B, UDI/DI 00840861101535, Lot Numbers: 26AXGF015, 26AXGF016, 26AXGF017, 26BXGF008, 26BXGF009; 2) 0FD3251-3B, UDI/DI 00840861101597, Lot Numbers: 26AXGF014, 26AXGF018. Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Mexico. Affected quantity: 27,216 cs; 2,316 ea
Hazard
Complaints of blue-green discoloration in product

3 products in this recall

GRANUFLO, NaturaLyte and Citrasate recalled for blue-green discoloration

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling three dialysis acid concentrate products, GRANUFLO, NaturaLyte and Citrasate, after complaints of blue-green discoloration in the product. No injuries have been reported. The products were distributed nationwide in the US and in Mexico.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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