B. Braun EC20CS Epidural Catheter Recall: Risk of Leakage or Disconnection

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling EC2:0CS epidural catheters with material number 333532 because the connectors may not stay closed, leading to possible leakage or disconnection. This could cause complications during anesthesia administration.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can lead to leakage or disconnection of the catheters. This could cause anesthetic fluids to leak or disconnect from the catheter, potentially causing complications during anesthesia administration.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the EC20CS epidural catheter with material number 333532 are affected. Those administering anesthesia with this specific model are at risk of complications.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the material number 333532 on the EC20CS epidural catheter. Affected units were sold with batch number 61603099.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Material Number
Look for the material number 333532 on the EC20CS epidural catheter.
Contact Manufacturer
Contact B. Braun Medical, Inc. for further assistance if you have the affected catheter.

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Questions people ask

Why is this catheter being recalled?

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can lead to leakage or disconnection of the catheters.

What is the material number for the affected catheters?

The material number for the affected catheters is 333532.

What batch number was affected?

The affected batch number is 61603099.

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Subject: Recall Z-3401-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3401-2018 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3401-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3401-2018 to see it in context.
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B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls EC20CS EPIDURAL CATHETER, Material Number 333532 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and

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