B. Braun recalls Safeline Y-Type Blood Sets (Catalog NF5140) with potential leakage at blood filter-tubing joints. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Potential for leakage at the joint between the blood filters and tubing
B. Braun is recalling Safeline Y-Type Blood Sets that may leak at the joint between blood filters and tubing. This could lead to contamination or infection if blood leaks during use.
The blood filter and tubing joint may leak during use, potentially causing blood to contaminate the tubing or other equipment. This could lead to infection or other complications if blood leaks into the system.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the Safeline Y-Type Blood Set with catalog number NF5140 are affected. Those using the recalled units with specific lot numbers and expiration dates are at most risk.
Check for the catalog number NF5140 on the product. Affected units have lot numbers 61681745 (expires May 31, 2024) or 61685109 (expires June 30, 2024).
Identify the catalog number NF5140 and lot numbers 61681745 or 61685109 to confirm if your product is affected.
The recall indicates a potential leakage risk, so affected units should be checked and handled with caution.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for guidance on next steps.
Check for catalog number NF5140 and lot numbers 61681745 (expires May 31, 2024) or 61685109 (expires June 30, 2024).
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0940-2020 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-0940-2020 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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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.
