B. Braun recalls CNBFX350O nerve block devices due to potential catheter connector leakage during use, which may cause disconnection of anesthetic fluids. Affected units have batch number 61602878.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during in and in some cases, leakage or disconnection of the catheters from the catheter connectors has been observed.
B. Braun is recalling certain nerve block devices because their catheter connectors can leak or disconnect during use, potentially causing anesthetic fluid leaks. This could lead to improper medication delivery or injury if the device disconnects during medical procedures.
The catheter connectors in these devices may not stay securely closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could cause anesthetic fluids to leak out of the system, potentially resulting in improper medication delivery or injury during procedures.
Physicians using the CNBFX350O nerve block device with batch number 61602878 are affected. Medical staff performing nerve block procedures with this specific device model are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'CNBFX350O CONTIPLEX CONT NERVE BLOCK' with material number 331670. Affected units have batch number 61602878.
Verify the batch number on the device label; affected units have batch number 61602878.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.
Check the batch number on the device label; if it is 61602878, contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3314-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3314-2018 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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