B. Braun Medical recalls specific batches of epidural anesthesia trays due to potential catheter leakage. Affected units may have disconnections during use, requiring immediate action.
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 Medical is recalling certain batches of continuous epidural anesthesia trays because the catheter connectors can leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery and potential complications during medical procedures.
The catheter connectors in these trays may not stay securely closed, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter during medical procedures. This could cause improper anesthetic delivery and potential complications for patients.
Physicians using the recalled epidural anesthesia trays for patient anesthetics are most at risk. The affected units are those with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the batch numbers on the tray: 61582595, 61599648, 61605283, 61611124, or 61614787. The product is a continuous epidural anesthesia tray with a specific material number (332233).
Look for batch numbers 61582595, 61599648, 61605283, 61611124, or 61614787 on the tray.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheters during use.
Check the batch numbers: 61582595, 61599648, 61605283, 61611124, or 61614787.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
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-3370-2018 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-3370-2018 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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