B. Braun recalls pediatric epidural kits with potential catheter connector leakage. Affected kits may leak or disconnect during use, requiring immediate action to prevent complications.
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 pediatric epidural kits that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to complications if the anesthetic delivery system fails while administering medication.
The catheter connectors in these kits may not stay securely closed during use. This can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector, potentially disrupting anesthetic delivery.
Physicians using the CEP18TKO pediatric epidural kits with specific batch numbers are affected. Those administering anesthetic fluids through these kits face the highest risk.
Check for the model CEP18TK:18TKO with Material Number 332290. Affected kits were sold with batch numbers 61599642 or 61615741.
Identify the model number (CEP18TKO) and batch numbers (61599642 or 61615741) to confirm if your kit is affected.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical Inc for guidance on next steps if your kit is affected.
The recalled kit has the model number CEP18TKO with Material Number 332290.
Batch numbers 61599642 and 61615741 are affected.
The recall notes that leakage or disconnection has been observed, but the record does not specify how to test for this 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-3382-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3382-2018 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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