B. Braun CONT STIM Basic Kit Recall: Catheter Connector Leakage Risk

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Recalling firmB. Braun Medical, Inc.901 Marcon Blvd · Allentown, PA 18109-9512

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling a basic anesthetic kit used by doctors that has a catheter connector which may leak or disconnect. This could lead to improper medication delivery during procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed, causing leakage or disconnection of catheters. This could lead to improper medication delivery during procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the CONT STIM Basic Kit with Material Number 331757 are affected. Those performing medical procedures requiring anesthetic delivery are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'CONT STIM BASIC KIT W/2 IN INSUL TUOHY' with Material Number 331757. The kit was sold with batch number 61610284.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Leaks
Inspect the catheter connector for signs of leakage or disconnection.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for specific guidance on the affected kit.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall indicates potential leakage or disconnection, so it is not safe to use without checking for issues.

What should I do if I have this product?

Contact B. Braun Medical for specific guidance on the affected kit.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Look for the product name 'CONT STIM BASIC KIT W/2 IN INSUL TUOHY' with Material Number 331757 and batch number 61610284.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-3326-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3326-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3326-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3326-2018 to see it in context.
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