B. Braun recalls spinal epidural pump model 530184 due to potential butyrate tubing cracking that makes it unusable. Affected units sold to hospitals, including Lyndon B Johnson Hospital.
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 spinal epidural pumps with model number 530184 because the butyrate tubing may crack, rendering the product unusable. This affects hospital units, including those at Lyndon B Johnson Hospital.
The butyrate tubing outside the pump may crack, making the product unusable. This occurs because the tubing is made of a material that can weaken over time, especially in hospital environments.
Hospitals that purchased the Lyndon B Johnson Hospital spinal epidural pump model 530184 are affected. Hospital staff using these pumps are most at risk.
Check for the model number 530184 on the pump. Affected units were sold to hospitals, including Lyndon B Johnson Hospital.
Look for the model number 530184 on the pump. If it matches, the product is affected.
The butyrate tubing outside the pump may crack, making it unusable. This was reported by the manufacturer's supplier.
Check for the model number 530184. Affected units were sold to hospitals, including Lyndon B Johnson Hospital.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical Inc 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-2267-2026 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-2267-2026 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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