B. Braun recalls NES1725KFXL spinal epidural catheters due to potential butyrate tubing cracks that make the product unusable. Affected units were sold with model 530201.
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 is recalling NES1725KFXL spinal epidural catheters because the butyrate tubing might crack, making the product unusable. This recall affects medical devices used for spinal epidural procedures.
The butyrate tubing (the outer tube) can crack, which makes the catheter unusable. This could lead to improper delivery of medication or fluids during spinal epidural procedures.
Healthcare professionals using spinal epidural catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during surgery or procedures are also affected.
Check for the model number 530201 on the catheter packaging or label. The product was sold with lot number 0062010965 and UDI-DI codes 04046955672196 and 04046955672189.
Look for the model number 530201 on the catheter packaging or label.
The butyrate tubing (outside tube) may crack, rendering the product unusable for spinal epidural procedures.
Check for model number 530201 on the packaging or label, and lot number 0062010965.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2265-2026 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-2265-2026 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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