B. Braun recalls ESPOCAN Spinal/Epidural Tray with 18G Tuohy catheter connectors due to potential leakage or disconnection during use. Affected units have 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 spinal and epidural trays with 18G Tuohy catheter connectors because they may leak or disconnect during medical procedures. This could lead to improper anesthesia delivery or infection risks if the catheter becomes disconnected.
The catheter connectors may not stay securely closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could cause improper anesthesia delivery or increase infection risk if the catheter becomes disconnected during procedures.
Physicians using the ESPOCAN Spinal/Epidural Tray with specific batch numbers for anesthesia administration are affected. Those performing procedures requiring continuous anesthetic delivery are at higher risk.
Check the batch numbers on the tray: 61597447, 61605030, 61609257, 61613551, or 61618397. The product is a medical device used by physicians for spinal and epidural anesthesia administration.
Identify the batch numbers on the tray: 61597447, 61605030, 61609257, 61613551, or 61618397.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.
Check the batch numbers on the tray: 61597447, 61605030, 61609257, 61613551, or 61618397.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3392-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3392-2018 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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