B. Braun recalls specific batches of Perifix Contin Epidural Trays due to potential catheter connector leakage during use, which could lead to disconnection of anesthetic fluids.
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 batches of Perifix Contin Epidural Trays because the catheter connectors may not stay closed, potentially causing leakage or disconnection of anesthetic fluids during medical procedures. This could lead to complications in administering anesthetics.
The catheter connectors in the recalled trays may not stay securely closed during use. This can lead to leakage or disconnection of the catheters from the connectors, potentially causing anesthetic fluid to leak out during procedures.
Physicians using the recalled Perifix Contin Epidural Trays for epidural anesthesia procedures are affected. Those administering anesthetic fluids through the device are at the highest risk.
Check for the model CE17TKF and material number 332086 on the device. Affected batches include 61587117, 61591532, 61598517, 61602586, 61608066, 61612142, 61615752, and 61619789.
Identify the model CE17TKF and material number 332086 on the device to confirm if it is in the recalled batches.
The specific model number is CE17TKF with material number 332086.
The affected batches are 61587117, 61591532, 61598517, 61602586, 61608066, 61612142, 61615752, and 61619789.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can lead to leakage or disconnection of the catheters from the connectors, potentially causing anesthetic fluid to leak out during procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3338-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3338-2018 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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