B. Braun Medical recalls CE18TKDP anesthetic connectors due to potential leakage or disconnection during use. Affected units include specific batch numbers for medical devices used in anesthesia administration.
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 anesthetic connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of improper medication delivery. Healthcare providers using these devices should stop using the affected batches immediately to prevent potential complications.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter during use. This could result in improper medication delivery or exposure to harmful substances.
Healthcare providers who use the CE18TK:18TKDP anesthetic connectors for administering anesthesia are most at risk. The recall affects specific batch numbers of these medical devices.
Check the batch number on the connector: 61588161, 61592517, 61616704, or 61618683. These are the specific batches affected by the recall.
Identify the batch number on the connector to determine if it is affected (61588161, 61592517, 61616704, or 61618683).
If the batch number matches the affected ones, stop using the connector immediately and contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
The affected batch numbers are 61588161, 61592517, 61616704, and 61618683.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to potential leakage or disconnection during use.
Check the batch number on the connector; affected units have batch numbers 61588161, 61592517, 61616704, or 61618683.
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-3358-2018 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-3358-2018 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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