B. Braun EPID PAED Kit Recall: Catheter Connectors May Leak

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling a specific medical catheter kit because its connectors can leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery or infection risks if the catheter is not properly secured.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery or infection risks if the catheter is not properly secured.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the EPID PAED Full Kit 24GA CT NG CATH LF with batch numbers 61598525 or 61610308 are affected. Medical staff handling these kits during procedures are at risk of potential leaks or disconnections.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'EPID PAED FULL KIT 24GA CT NG CATH LF' with Material Number 332292. Affected units have batch numbers 61598525 or 61610308.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Verify the batch number on the kit to see if it matches 61598525 or 61610308.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to B. Braun Medical Inc for guidance on next steps if the kit is affected.

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Questions people ask

Why is this kit being recalled?

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.

What batch numbers are affected?

Batch numbers 61598525 and 61610308.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.

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Subject: Recall Z-3383-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3383-2018 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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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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3383-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3383-2018 to see it in context.
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