The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2110-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Fresenius NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate Recalled for Mislabeled Part Numbers

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate bottles due to incorrect part number labeling.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error (incorrect part number) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC is recalling 1,060 cases (4,240 bottles) of NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Dialysis, 3.43 Liters, Part Number 08-3231-1. The recall is limited to Lot Code 18CXAC095.

The recall was initiated because the bottles are mislabeled with an incorrect part number. This product is formulated to be used in conjunction with Fresenius Renal Technologies Sodium Bicarbonate Concentrate in a compatible 45X dilution three-stream artificial kidney (hemodialysis) machine.

The affected product was distributed worldwide and nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of CA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, NE, NJ, NV, OK, PA, SD, TX, and WI. Users should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
NaturaLyte¿ Liquid Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Dialysis, 3.43 Liters, Part Number: 08-3231-1 Product Usage: This concentrate is formulated to be used in conjunction with Fresenius Renal Technologies Sodium Bicarbonate Concentrate in a compatible 45X dilution three-stream

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Code: 18CXAC095

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 17 states specifically: