B. Braun Medical recalls 100 units per carton of CARESITE Smallbore Extension Set T-Port 5 in. due to high risk of leakage or detachment at bonded joints, potentially causing infections or life-threatening complications.
The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
B. Braun Medical is recalling 100 units per carton of CARESITE Smallbore Extension Set T-Port 5 in. because the extension set may leak or detach at the bonded joint during use, leading to possible bloodstream infections or life-threatening situations like air embolism.
The extension set has a high probability of failing at the bonded joint during use, which can cause leakage or detachment. This may delay therapy, increase the risk of bloodstream infections, and expose patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. In severe cases, it could lead to life-threatening conditions such as air embolism or hypovolemia.
Healthcare workers and patients using the CARESITE Smallbore Extension Set T-Port 5 in. for IV therapy are at risk. Those with the product code 470114 are most affected.
Check for the product code 470114 on the carton. The item is sold in sets of 100 units per carton and includes the A6 Access Device valve for IV fluid and blood flow.
Immediately stop using the CARESITE Smallbore Extension Set T-Port 5 in. with product code 470114 as it may leak or detach during use.
The product code is 470114.
Each carton contains 100 units.
The extension set may leak or detach at the bonded joint during use, potentially causing bloodstream infections or life-threatening situations like air embolism.
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-0092-2023 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-0092-2023 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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