Z-1801-2026Class I
B. Barun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, StreamLine Bloodline Long Version, FMC. Model Number: SL-2000M2095L
B Braun Medical Inc / initiated 2026-03-19 / Open, Classified / root cause: design
B Braun Medical Inc began a recall of B. Barun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, StreamLine Bloodline Long Version, FMC. Model Number: SL-2000M2095L on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "Potential for the accumulation of small air bubbles in the arterial line due to adherence of blood gases to the tubing under negative pressure". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1801-2026
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- B Braun Medical Inc
- Product
- B. Barun Hemodialysis Bloodlines, StreamLine Bloodline Long Version, FMC. Model Number: SL-2000M2095L.
- Product code
- FJK Set, Tubing, Blood, With And Without Anti-Regurgitation Valve
- Reason for recall
- Potential for the accumulation of small air bubbles in the arterial line due to adherence of blood gases to the tubing under negative pressure.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- B. Braun notified consignees on about 03/19/2026 via letter titled URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION. Consignees were instructed to use alternative dialysis equipment and disposables, if possible. If not, BBMI recommends the following actions that can help mitigate potential harm should you need to use sets impacted by this field action on patients: 1. Ensure full adherence to both the bloodline and dialysis machine Instructions for Use (IFU). a. Streamline bloodlines - strict adherence to the priming process as outlined in the IFU, with special emphasis on Step 26. b. B3 bloodlines - strict adherence to the priming process as outlined in the IFU, with special emphasis on Step 12. 2. If possible, avoid high flow during treatment if small air bubbles are present. 3. Avoid retrograde rinseback if small air bubbles are present. 4. Be alert for a follow-up communication indicating the issue is resolved. Consignees were also instructed to review the customer notification its entirety, ensure all affected personnel are notified and aware of the issue, post the notification where the affected products are stored, and complete and return the response form. For distributors, they were instructed to forward the notification to all consignees as this recall extends to the consumer level. B. Braun will provide a follow up communication to users when lots with corrective actions are available, and users may resume high flow treatment and use of retrograde rinseback where indicated.
- Quantity in commerce
- 328,640 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
- Product codes and lots
- Model Number: SL-2000M2095L; UDI-DI Primary: 04046955348909; UDI-DI Unit: 04046955348893; All lots manufactured since 29JUN2025.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1798-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1799-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1800-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1801-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1802-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1803-2026 | Class I | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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