B. Braun recalls certain epidural catheters due to potential filter membrane damage causing inadequate filter capacity. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers.
The filter capacity is not achieved due to damage of the filter membrane.
B. Braun is recalling specific epidural catheters because the filter membrane may be damaged, leading to inadequate filter capacity. This could potentially allow contaminants to reach the patient during use.
The filter membrane in these catheters may be damaged, reducing its ability to filter contaminants. This could allow particles or bacteria to enter the patient's bloodstream during epidural procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled epidural catheters. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia through these catheters are at risk if the catheter is used without proper filtration.
Check for catalog number 339183 and lot numbers 0061536635 (expiring 10/31/2018) or 0061620271 (expiring 11/30/2019). The catheter model is CE17TKN CONT EPIDURALTUOHY NRFIT.
Identify the catalog number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The filter membrane may be damaged, leading to inadequate filter capacity which could allow contaminants to reach the patient.
Check for catalog number 339183 and lot numbers 0061536635 (expiring 10/31/2018) or 0061620271 (expiring 11/30/2019).
The recall notice 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-2469-2019 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-2469-2019 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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