B. Braun recalls 18GA Safety Tuoh: Catheter connectors may leak or disconnect during use, risking infection or complications. 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 18-gauge Safety Tuohy Needle Trays due to a risk of catheter connectors leaking or disconnecting during medical procedures. This could lead to infections or complications if the catheter becomes disconnected from the connector.
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 infections or complications if the catheter becomes disconnected during medical procedures.
Physicians using the recalled needle trays for administering anesthetics or fluids are most at risk. The specific batch numbers listed in the recall affect medical devices sold in the U.S.
Check for the model CE18TKY with batch numbers 61597444, 61603111, or 61618684. The device is used by physicians for administering anesthetics and fluids.
Verify the batch number on the device to see if it matches 61597444, 61603111, or 61618684.
The recalled model is CE18TKY 18GA Safety Tuohy Needle Tray with batch numbers 61597444, 61603111, or 61618684.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.
Check the batch number on the device; affected units have batch numbers 61597444, 61603111, or 61618684.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3378-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3378-2018 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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