B. Braun recalls specific epidural tray models due to potential catheter connector leakage during use, which may cause disconnection or fluid leakage. Affected units include batch numbers 61589440 through 61620762.
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 certain epidural trays because their catheter connectors can leak or disconnect during use. This risk could lead to improper anesthetic delivery or fluid leakage during medical procedures.
The catheter connectors in these trays may not stay securely closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters during medical procedures. This could result in improper anesthetic delivery or fluid leakage.
Physicians using the recalled epidural trays for anesthetic administration are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures through these trays may also be affected if the connectors fail.
Check for the model CE17TKCDLS and material number 332212. Affected units include batch numbers 61589440, 61595168, 61602897, 61607727, 61612246, 61616728, and 61620762.
Look for batch numbers 61589440, 61595168, 61602897, 61607727, 61612246, 61616728, or 61620762 on the tray.
The recalled model is CE17TKCDLS with material number 332212.
Affected batch numbers are 61589440, 61595168, 61602897, 61607727, 61612246, 61616728, and 61620762.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, if you have the affected batch numbers, you should check for potential leakage or disconnection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3357-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3357-2018 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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