B. Braun Medical CESK Harris Methodist Recall: Potential Tubing Cracks
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.
Lower-risk recall
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.
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What happened, in plain English
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50071-b-braun-medical-cesk-harris-methodist-recall-potential-tubing-cracks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50071-b-braun-medical-cesk-harris-methodist-recall-potential-tubing-cracks · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2266-2026
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“B. Braun Medical CESK Harris Methodist Recall: Potential Tubing Cracks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50071-b-braun-medical-cesk-harris-methodist-recall-potential-tubing-cracks. Based on FDA recall #Z-2266-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2266-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
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.
Who’s affected
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.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number 555498 on the device. Affected units may have lot code 0062018999 or UDI-DI numbers 04046964315992 and 04046964315978.
- Brand
B. Braun Medical- Category
Medical device
All 8 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, PA, TX, VA, WA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2263-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC Product Name: CESK NORTHSIDE ANESTHESIA TRAY Model/Catalog Number: 555076 Software Version: N/A Product Description: CESK NORTHSIDE ANESTHESIA TRAY Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 555076, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046964313417, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046964313394, Lot Number 0062031523 Note: In the original customer notification (JAN2026), 280 pieces were distributed, to date, all pieces have been returned. | 280 |
| Z-2264-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: BPSK, BLOCKJOCKS TRAY Model/Catalog Number: 570246 Software Version: N/A Product Description: BPSK, BLOCKJOCKS TRAY Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 570246, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046964526688, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046964526671, Lot Number 0062024481 | 210 |
| Z-2265-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: NES1725KFXL SPINAL EPID CLOSED TIP CATH Model/Catalog Number: 530201 Software Version: N/A Product Description: NES1725KFXL SPINAL EPID CLOSED TIP CATH Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 530201, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046955672196, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046955672189, Lot Number 0062010965 | 1730 |
| Z-2266-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: CESK HARRIS METHODIST Model/Catalog Number: 555498 Software Version: N/A Product Description: CESK HARRIS METHODIST Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 555498, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046964315992, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046964315978, Lot Number 0062018999 | 690 |
| Z-2267-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: LYNDON B JOHNSON HOSPITAL SPINAL EPID Model/Catalog Number: 530184 Software Version: N/A Product Description: LYNDON B JOHNSON HOSPITAL SPINAL EPID Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 530184, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046955156528, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046955156511, Lot Number 0062019858 | 620 |
| Z-2268-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: CESK RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM Model/Catalog Number: 552126 Software Version: N/A Product Description: CESK RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 552126, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046955056903, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046955056897, Lot Number 0062031274 | 690 |
| Z-2269-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: CESK SHANDS JACKSONVILLE 20055717 Model/Catalog Number: 555884 Software Version: N/A Product Description: CESK SHANDS JACKSONVILLE 20055717 Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 555884, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046964317361, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046964317347, Lot Number 0062036271 | 680 |
| Z-2270-2026 | Brand Name: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Product Name: SESK UPMC DOUBLE CATHETER TRAY Model/Catalog Number: 530134 Software Version: N/A Product Description: SESK UPMC DOUBLE CATHETER TRAY Component: No; Lot Code: Model No 530134, UDI-DI (Primary Device) 04046964305856, UDI-DI (Unit Device ID) 04046964305849, Lot Number 0062019148 | 390 |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for model number 555498 on the device label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 6 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, PA, TX, VA, WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2266-2026 (January 29, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2266-2026 to see it in context.
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