B. Braun Epidural Kit Recall: Incorrect Filter Straw in Some Kits
B. Braun recalls some epidural anesthesia kits due to incorrect filter straw assembly. Affected kits include specific model numbers and lot numbers. Consumers should check their kits and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Kits were assembled with the incorrect Filter Straw.
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What happened, in plain English
B. Braun is recalling certain epidural anesthesia kits that were assembled with the wrong filter straw. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures if the kit is used without the correct components. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57895-b-braun-epidural-kit-recall-incorrect-filter-straw-in-some.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57895-b-braun-epidural-kit-recall-incorrect-filter-straw-in-some · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2003-2023
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“B. Braun Epidural Kit Recall: Incorrect Filter Straw in Some Kits.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57895-b-braun-epidural-kit-recall-incorrect-filter-straw-in-some. Based on FDA recall #Z-2003-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2003-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The kits were assembled with the incorrect filter straw, which could cause improper fluid flow during epidural procedures. This might lead to complications if the kit is used without the correct components.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the recalled kits for epidural anesthesia procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these procedures may also be affected if the incorrect kit is used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 552177, 552155, 552179, or 552116 on the kit's packaging. Also look for lot numbers 0061853751, 0061854949, 0061855598, or 0061855133.
- Brand
B. Braun- Product
B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls Design Options¿ / Epidural anesthesia kit (10 count carton)- Category
Medical device
All 2 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.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2002-2023 | Perifix¿ / Epidural anesthesia kit (10 count carton); Model No. 332217, 332097, 332220, 332078; GTIN: 04046964178283, 04046964177361, 04046964177361, 04046964178320, 04046964177200; Lot No. 0061850767, 0061855339, 00618553400061858554, 0061837264. | 16,070 units |
| Z-2003-2023 | Design Options¿ / Epidural anesthesia kit (10 count carton); Model No. 552177, 552155, 552179, 552116; GTIN: 04046955596102, 04046955214440, 04046955596140, 04046964950254; Lot No. 0061853751, 0061854949, 0061855598, 0061855133. | 3,560 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Kit Details
Verify the model number and lot number on the kit to see if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 30 days 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-2003-2023 (June 5, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2003-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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