B. Braun recalls 21GA Winged Infusion needles (model 7A3842) due to potential dullness leading to breakage during use. Affected units include specific lots with expiration dates through June 2032.
The potential for the needle tip to be dull/blunt, difficult to advance, and/or break.
B. Braun is recalling 21GA Winged Infusion needles (model 7A3842) because the needle tip may become dull or break, causing difficulty in use. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the needle breaks.
The needle tip may become dull or blunt over time, making it harder to advance through tissue. If the needle breaks during use, it could cause injury or complications in medical procedures.
Patients using medical infusion therapy with this specific needle model are affected. Healthcare providers administering treatments with these needles are at risk of complications if the needle breaks.
Check for the model number 7A3842 on the needle packaging or label. Affected units include specific lots with expiration dates through June 2032.
Look for the model number 7A3842 on the needle packaging or label.
The needle tip may become dull or blunt, leading to difficulty advancing and potential breakage during use.
Check the model number on the packaging or label. If it matches 7A3842, contact B. Braun for further instructions.
Yes, affected lots include 0062004706 (exp 31MAR2032), 0062005799 (exp 30JUN2032), and others with expiration dates through June 2032.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1482-2026 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-1482-2026 from B. Braun. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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