B. Braun recalls CONTIPLEX TUOHY ULTRA 2 IN CONT. PNB Set (Material No. 331673) due to potential catheter connector leakage during use, which could lead to disconnection of anesthetic fluids.
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 a specific anesthetic delivery set because its catheter connectors may leak or disconnect during use. This could cause anesthetic fluid to leak, potentially leading to complications for patients receiving anesthesia.
The catheter connectors in this set may not stay securely closed, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter during anesthesia administration. This could cause anesthetic fluids to leak, potentially causing complications for patients.
Physicians using the CONTIPLEX TUOHY ULTRA 2 IN CONT. PNB Set for anesthesia administration are affected. Those with the specific batch number (61597400) are at risk of potential disconnection during procedures.
Check for the product name 'CONTIPLEX TUOHY ULTRA 2 IN CONT. PNB Set' with Material Number 331673. The affected batch is 61597400.
Identify the Material Number 331673 and batch number 61597400 on the product label.
The recall indicates potential leakage or disconnection risks, so it is not recommended for use until the remedy is applied.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
Look for the Material Number 331673 and batch number 61597400 on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3316-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3316-2018 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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