B. Braun recalls CONTIPLEX TUOHY ULTRA 4 IN catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, potentially causing fluid or anesthetic leakage. Affected units have Material Number 331691 and batch 61597399.
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 catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, which could lead to fluid or anesthetic leakage. This is a safety issue for medical professionals using these devices.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters. This could cause fluid or anesthetic to leak, potentially causing harm during medical procedures.
Physicians using the CONTIPLEX TUOHY ULTRA 4 IN catheter connectors for anesthetic and fluid administration are most at risk. The recall affects specific batches produced by B. Braun Medical.
Check for the Material Number 331691 and batch number 61597399 on the connector. The product is used by physicians for anesthetic and fluid administration.
Inspect the connector for signs of leakage or disconnection during use.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for specific guidance on handling the recalled item.
The Material Number is 331691 and the batch number is 61597399.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3318-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3318-2018 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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