B. Braun Medical recalls CESK Harris Methodist model 555498 due to potential cracking of butyrate tubing, making the product unusable. Affected units may have specific lot codes.
B. Braun was notified by our supplier, Ferndale Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer of MASTISOL¿ Liquid Adhesive, that they have issued a voluntary recall due to potential cracking of the butyrate tubing (outside tube), which renders the product unusable.
B. Braun Medical is recalling CESK Harris Methodist model 555498 because the butyrate tubing might crack, rendering the product unusable. This could affect medical devices used in healthcare settings.
The butyrate tubing (outside tube) in the CESK Harris Methodist device may crack, making the product unusable. This could happen during normal use but is not expected to cause injury.
Healthcare professionals and patients using this specific medical device model are likely affected. The risk is low as the product is only unusable if tubing cracks, which is not common.
Check for model number 555498 on the device. Affected units may have lot code 0062018999 or UDI-DI numbers 04046964315992 and 04046964315978.
Look for model number 555498 on the device label.
B. Braun Medical is recalling CESK Harris Methodist model 555498 due to potential cracking of the butyrate tubing, which makes the product unusable.
Check for model number 555498 and lot code 0062018999 or UDI-DI numbers 04046964315992 and 04046964315978.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2266-2026 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-2266-2026 from B. Braun Medical. 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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