Recall Watch · FDA Class II
FDA Class II Recall Watch: 30 August–5 September 2026
Eight selected FDA Class II recall events for 30 August–5 September 2026 highlight hemodialysis blood-leak and dialysate-contamination risks, infusion-pump software, robotic-surgery motion, delayed cardiac-monitor alerts, unintended CT radiation, contaminated skin-prep components, and ophthalmic tissue-injury concerns. The actions span stop-use, quarantine, software mitigation, field correction, component removal, return, replacement, and user notification.
Published Issue FDA posting period 30 August–5 September 2026
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A compact index of this issue. Select an entry to move to its complete record.
| Company/Product | Recall issue | Official action | Quantity | Entry link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC5008X Standard HD Pre-Flush Standard Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5110-6 | Fresenius recalls specified 5008X blood tubing sets over blood-leak risk | Customers were instructed to identify affected product on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of affected lots. | Standard HD Pre-Flush: 120 units; HD/HDF Standard: 62,544 units; HD/HDF with CLiC: 18,600; HD/HDF with Twister: 6,624 units | Fresenius recalls specified 5008X blood tubing sets over blood-leak risk — read full entry |
| Baxter Healthcare CorporationBaxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump, Model 40800BAXUS | Baxter recalls Novum IQ syringe pumps over multi-syringe infusion software issue | Customers were advised to use the same compatible syringe model, brand, and size for all syringes required within a multi-syringe Volume/Time workflow. | 14,605 units across two FDA recall records | Baxter recalls Novum IQ syringe pumps over multi-syringe infusion software issue — read full entry |
| Medos International SarlVELYS Enabling Tech Robotic-Assist Station, REF 451611001 | VELYS Robotic-Assist Station recalled over potential unintended robotic-arm movement | Consignees were instructed not to use the VELYS Robotic-Assist Station and to quarantine it immediately. | 29 stations | VELYS Robotic-Assist Station recalled over potential unintended robotic-arm movement — read full entry |
| Boston Scientific CorporationLUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, and LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System server software for U.S., EU, and ANZ LATITUDE Clarity deployments | Boston Scientific recalls LUX-Dx server software over delayed AF Burden alerts | Until updated server software is available, customers may mitigate the delay by changing the AF Burden Alert threshold or enabling AF Events alerts with a minimum duration. | Not reported | Boston Scientific recalls LUX-Dx server software over delayed AF Burden alerts — read full entry |
| Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLCGranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate | Fresenius recalls specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate lots over discoloration | Customers were instructed to identify affected lots on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of those lots. | GranuFlo: 27,216 cs; 2,316 ea; NaturaLyte: 2,998 cs; 68 ea; Citrasate: 56,036 cs; 1,788 drums; 204 ea | Fresenius recalls specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate lots over discoloration — read full entry |
| Philips North America LlcPhilips Brilliance iCT | Philips recalls four CT product families over unintended radiation issue | Philips is informing customers through an Electronic Product Radiation Correction notification. | Not reported | Philips recalls four CT product families over unintended radiation issue — read full entry |
| Medline Industries, LPMedline Convenience Kits containing specified BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators across multiple procedure-kit categories | Medline recalls convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators | Medline instructed customers to request stickers to over-label affected convenience kits. | 222,653 total | Medline recalls convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators — read full entry |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.HEALON EndoCoat PRO Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision corrects HEALON products over insertion-related tissue-injury risk | Users were instructed to withdraw the cannula and reassess insertion conditions if resistance is encountered rather than forcing insertion. | 111,478 | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision corrects HEALON products over insertion-related tissue-injury risk — read full entry |
Entry 01
Fresenius recalls specified 5008X blood tubing sets over blood-leak risk
- Company/Product
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC — 5008X Standard HD Pre-Flush Standard Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5110-6
- Recall issue
- Fresenius recalls specified 5008X blood tubing sets over blood-leak risk
- Official action
- Customers were instructed to identify affected product on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of affected lots.
- Quantity
- Standard HD Pre-Flush: 120 units; HD/HDF Standard: 62,544 units; HD/HDF with CLiC: 18,600; HD/HDF with Twister: 6,624 units
Entry 02
Baxter recalls Novum IQ syringe pumps over multi-syringe infusion software issue
- Company/Product
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation — Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump, Model 40800BAXUS
- Recall issue
- Baxter recalls Novum IQ syringe pumps over multi-syringe infusion software issue
- Official action
- Customers were advised to use the same compatible syringe model, brand, and size for all syringes required within a multi-syringe Volume/Time workflow.
- Quantity
- 14,605 units across two FDA recall records
Entry 03
VELYS Robotic-Assist Station recalled over potential unintended robotic-arm movement
- Company/Product
- Medos International Sarl — VELYS Enabling Tech Robotic-Assist Station, REF 451611001
- Recall issue
- VELYS Robotic-Assist Station recalled over potential unintended robotic-arm movement
- Official action
- Consignees were instructed not to use the VELYS Robotic-Assist Station and to quarantine it immediately.
- Quantity
- 29 stations
Entry 04
Boston Scientific recalls LUX-Dx server software over delayed AF Burden alerts
- Company/Product
- Boston Scientific Corporation — LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, and LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System server software for U.S., EU, and ANZ LATITUDE Clarity deployments
- Recall issue
- Boston Scientific recalls LUX-Dx server software over delayed AF Burden alerts
- Official action
- Until updated server software is available, customers may mitigate the delay by changing the AF Burden Alert threshold or enabling AF Events alerts with a minimum duration.
- Quantity
- Not reported
Entry 05
Fresenius recalls specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate lots over discoloration
- Company/Product
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC — GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate
- Recall issue
- Fresenius recalls specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate lots over discoloration
- Official action
- Customers were instructed to identify affected lots on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of those lots.
- Quantity
- GranuFlo: 27,216 cs; 2,316 ea; NaturaLyte: 2,998 cs; 68 ea; Citrasate: 56,036 cs; 1,788 drums; 204 ea
Entry 06
Philips recalls four CT product families over unintended radiation issue
- Company/Product
- Philips North America Llc — Philips Brilliance iCT
- Recall issue
- Philips recalls four CT product families over unintended radiation issue
- Official action
- Philips is informing customers through an Electronic Product Radiation Correction notification.
- Quantity
- Not reported
Entry 07
Medline recalls convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators
- Company/Product
- Medline Industries, LP — Medline Convenience Kits containing specified BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators across multiple procedure-kit categories
- Recall issue
- Medline recalls convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators
- Official action
- Medline instructed customers to request stickers to over-label affected convenience kits.
- Quantity
- 222,653 total
Entry 08
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision corrects HEALON products over insertion-related tissue-injury risk
- Company/Product
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. — HEALON EndoCoat PRO Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device
- Recall issue
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision corrects HEALON products over insertion-related tissue-injury risk
- Official action
- Users were instructed to withdraw the cannula and reassess insertion conditions if resistance is encountered rather than forcing insertion.
- Quantity
- 111,478
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This week’s entries
Official recall facts and actions are separated from MedTech Current significance analysis.
Fresenius recalls specified 5008X blood tubing sets over blood-leak risk
5008X Standard HD Pre-Flush Standard Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5110-6; 5008X HD/HDF Standard Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5300-3; 5008X HD/HDF with CLiC Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5300-3C; 5008X HD/HDF with Twister Blood Tubing Set, Part Number 03-5350-8
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
- Event ID
- 99556
- Recall number
- Z-3084-2026, Z-3085-2026, Z-3086-2026, Z-3087-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- Standard HD Pre-Flush: 120 units; HD/HDF Standard: 62,544 units; HD/HDF with CLiC: 18,600; HD/HDF with Twister: 6,624 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution, including U.S. nationwide distribution and Lithuania.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted four Class II recall records for Fresenius 5008X blood tubing sets after identifying a heightened probability of blood leakage at the connection between the Arterial Alpha Clip and the main line or pump segment. A leak during hemodialysis may cause blood loss and hypovolemia. Because one FDA quantity lacks a stated unit, the four official quantities are preserved separately rather than aggregated.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
Blood-circuit leakage during hemodialysis has direct treatment and patient-safety implications and can require immediate inventory segregation across dialysis programs. The event also demonstrates why quantity aggregation must respect FDA's stated units: otherwise a seemingly simple total can introduce unsupported assumptions into an otherwise evidence-based recall summary.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Customers were instructed to identify affected product on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of affected lots.
- Customers were instructed to contact the designated call center for return of affected lots and replacement stock.
- Customers were instructed to complete and return the included reply form.
Baxter recalls Novum IQ syringe pumps over multi-syringe infusion software issue
Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump, Model 40800BAXUS; Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump, Loaner, Model 40800BAXUSL
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Manufacturer
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Event ID
- 99557
- Recall number
- Z-3065-2026, Z-3066-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- 14,605 units across two FDA recall records
- Distribution
- U.S. nationwide distribution.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted two Class II recall records for Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pumps covering standard and loaner models. The software issue can occur during a Volume/Time multi-syringe infusion when an empty syringe is replaced while a Volume To Be Infused remains. FDA reports 14,601 standard pumps and 4 loaner pumps, totaling 14,605 units across the two records.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
Infusion-pump software behavior during syringe changes can affect medication-delivery workflow at the bedside, making the event particularly relevant to clinical engineering and medication-safety teams. The correction also depends on users following a specific compatible-syringe workflow until the underlying software behavior is addressed.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Customers were advised to use the same compatible syringe model, brand, and size for all syringes required within a multi-syringe Volume/Time workflow.
- Customers were provided additional instructions for situations in which a syringe does not support the intended flow rate after a syringe change.
VELYS Robotic-Assist Station recalled over potential unintended robotic-arm movement
VELYS Enabling Tech Robotic-Assist Station, REF 451611001
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Medos International Sarl
- Event ID
- 99467
- Recall number
- Z-3088-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- 29 stations
- Distribution
- U.S. nationwide distribution in multiple states.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA classified the recall of the VELYS Enabling Tech Robotic-Assist Station as Class II after a software issue in the robotic controller was identified that may cause unintended robotic-arm movement during bone preparation or instrument positioning. The affected scope is 29 stations distributed across multiple U.S. states. The associated navigation and camera stations may continue to be used under the notice.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
Unintended motion during orthopedic robotic procedures has obvious procedural implications and creates a high-priority field response despite the relatively small installed base. The event also distinguishes the recalled robotic-assist component from related navigation and camera equipment that the official notice permits facilities to continue using.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall record:
- Consignees were instructed not to use the VELYS Robotic-Assist Station and to quarantine it immediately.
- The VELYS Navigation Station and VELYS Camera Station may continue to be used according to their instructions for use.
- Consignees were instructed to complete and return the business response form and forward or post the notice for relevant personnel.
Boston Scientific recalls LUX-Dx server software over delayed AF Burden alerts
LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, and LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System server software for U.S., EU, and ANZ LATITUDE Clarity deployments
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Event ID
- 99524
- Recall number
- Z-3081-2026, Z-3082-2026, Z-3083-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- Not reported
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution, including U.S. nationwide distribution.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted three Class II records for LATITUDE Clarity server software supporting the LUX-Dx family of insertable cardiac monitors. The software can delay AF Burden Alert notification when a non-default threshold is configured above zero hours per day, which may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention for an atrial arrhythmia. The implanted monitors continue detecting, storing, and transmitting data.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
This event separates device sensing from downstream alert delivery: the implant may function as intended while server-side software delays the notification clinicians rely on. That makes the recall a useful example of how remote-monitoring infrastructure can create clinically meaningful risk without requiring replacement of the implanted device itself.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Until updated server software is available, customers may mitigate the delay by changing the AF Burden Alert threshold or enabling AF Events alerts with a minimum duration.
- Boston Scientific does not recommend replacement of the implanted insertable cardiac monitor.
- Customers were asked to share the notification with healthcare professionals managing patients through the LUX-Dx and LATITUDE Clarity system.
Fresenius recalls specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate lots over discoloration
GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate; NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate; Citrasate Liquid Acid Concentrate
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
- Event ID
- 99543
- Recall number
- Z-3091-2026, Z-3092-2026, Z-3093-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- GranuFlo: 27,216 cs; 2,316 ea; NaturaLyte: 2,998 cs; 68 ea; Citrasate: 56,036 cs; 1,788 drums; 204 ea
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution, including U.S. nationwide distribution and Mexico.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted three Class II records for specified GranuFlo, NaturaLyte, and Citrasate hemodialysis concentrate lots following complaints of blue-green product discoloration. FDA identified the cause as material or component contamination. Because the records use multiple quantity units, including cases, eaches, and drums, the official quantities are preserved by product rather than combined into a single total.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
Dialysate concentrate is a core treatment input, so visible product contamination or discoloration requires rapid inventory control in dialysis operations. The event is also a practical example of why grouped recall entries should preserve incompatible units instead of converting or summing them in ways the FDA record does not support.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Customers were instructed to identify affected lots on hand and immediately segregate and discontinue use of those lots.
- Customers were instructed to contact Fresenius for return of affected lots and replacement stock.
- Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached reply form.
Philips recalls four CT product families over unintended radiation issue
Philips Brilliance iCT; Philips IQon Spectral CT; Philips Ingenuity CT; Philips Brilliance CT 64
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America Llc
- Manufacturer
- Philips North America Llc
- Event ID
- 99784
- Recall number
- Z-3040-2026, Z-3041-2026, Z-3042-2026, Z-3043-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- Not reported
- Distribution
- United States and U.S. territories.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted four Class II recall records covering Philips Brilliance iCT, IQon Spectral CT, Ingenuity CT, and Brilliance CT 64 systems. Philips identified an unintended radiation issue that could affect equipment performance. The records share the same FDA Event ID, recall reason, customer correction, and posting date, so the four closely related CT product records are grouped into one editorial entry.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
A radiation-related field correction across several CT platforms has broad relevance for imaging departments, service organizations, and device quality teams. The shared software-correction approach also makes grouping appropriate: readers can understand one underlying field action without losing the individual model families, recall numbers, or source records.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Philips is informing customers through an Electronic Product Radiation Correction notification.
- Philips will schedule appointments with remaining customers to update affected system software free of charge.
- Customers needing additional information or support were directed to their local Philips representative or customer-care center.
Medline recalls convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators
Medline Convenience Kits containing specified BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators across multiple procedure-kit categories
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Medline Industries, LP
- Manufacturer
- Medline Industries, LP
- Event ID
- 99561
- Recall number
- Z-3067-2026, Z-3068-2026, Z-3069-2026, Z-3070-2026, Z-3071-2026, Z-3072-2026, Z-3073-2026, Z-3074-2026, Z-3075-2026, Z-3076-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- 222,653 total
- Distribution
- U.S. nationwide distribution.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA posted ten Class II records for Medline convenience kits containing specified BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators. The component supplier recalled affected applicators because packaging may have an open or incomplete seal, creating contamination and infection concerns. Each FDA record repeats the same Quantity in Commerce value of 222,653 total, so that event-level figure is preserved once rather than multiplied across records.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
A supplier packaging defect can propagate through many downstream procedure-kit configurations, creating substantial traceability and relabeling work for hospitals and distributors. The event also illustrates an important quantity-handling edge case: an identical event total repeated across multiple FDA records should not be summed as though each were a separate quantity.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall records:
- Medline instructed customers to request stickers to over-label affected convenience kits.
- The over-label instructs users to remove the affected ChloraPrep component and replace it with product from supply.
- The FDA records state that the affected convenience kits are not to be returned.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision corrects HEALON products over insertion-related tissue-injury risk
HEALON EndoCoat PRO Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device; HEALON DUET PRO II Dual Pack
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Recalling firm
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
- Event ID
- 99496
- Recall number
- Z-3064-2026
- FDA posting date
- Recall initiated
- Quantity
- 111,478
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution, including U.S. nationwide distribution.
Official recall information
What happened
FDA classified a correction involving HEALON EndoCoat PRO and HEALON DUET PRO II as Class II. The notice clarifies insertion technique because forcing the cannula when resistance is encountered may increase the risk of tissue injury, including corneal abrasion, iris trauma, or Descemet's membrane detachment. FDA lists 111,478 affected products in commerce across U.S. and international distribution.
MedTech Current analysis
Why it matters
This is a labeling and technique-focused correction rather than a product-removal event, but the potential consequences involve direct ophthalmic tissue injury during cataract procedures. It is a useful reminder that field corrections may address device-design interaction with user technique even when products remain available for use under clarified instructions.
Official recall information
Official actions
According to the FDA recall record:
- Users were instructed to withdraw the cannula and reassess insertion conditions if resistance is encountered rather than forcing insertion.
- Customers were instructed to forward the notice to surgeons using the device and to other facilities or surgeons that received affected product.
- Customers were instructed to keep a copy of the notice with affected product and return the business reply form.
Entries were selected by FDA Recall Posting Date from individual FDA recall database records; the supplied source records provide the underlying event and action details.