B. Braun recalls CE18TBLS epidural trays with material number 332: catheter connectors may leak or disconnect during use, risking anesthetic delivery errors. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
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 epidural trays with material number 332219 due to a risk of catheter connectors leaking or disconnecting during use. This could lead to incorrect anesthetic delivery if the connection fails while administering anesthesia.
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 incorrect anesthetic delivery if the connection fails while administering anesthesia.
Physicians using the CE18TBLS epidural tray with material number 332219 for anesthesia administration are affected. Those performing procedures requiring continuous anesthetic delivery are at higher risk.
Check for the model CE18TBLS and material number 332219 on the tray. Affected units include specific batch numbers: 61600776, 61603834, 61607184, 61607948, 61607947.
Inspect the catheter connector for signs of leakage or disconnection during use.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical Inc for specific guidance on affected units and next steps.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which has led to observed leakage or disconnection of catheters in some cases.
Affected batch numbers are 61600776, 61603834, 61607184, 61607948, and 61607947.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the connector 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-3361-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3361-2018 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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