B. Braun recalls specific 18GA catheter connectors due to potential leakage or disconnection during use. Affected units include batch numbers 61592523, 615:99135, 61616706, and 61616705. Contact for remedy details.
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 18-gauge catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during medical procedures. This could lead to improper medication delivery or infection risks if the connector fails while in use.
The catheter connectors may not stay securely closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter during medical procedures. This could cause improper medication delivery or infection risks if the connector fails while in use.
Physicians using the specific catheter connectors for anesthesia and fluid administration are most at risk. The affected units are identified by batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check for the batch numbers 61592523, 61599135, 61616706, or 61616705 on the connector's label. The product is an 18-gauge catheter connector used by physicians for anesthesia and fluid administration.
Look for batch numbers 61592523, 61599135, 61616706, or 61616705 on the connector's label.
The recalled model is the CE18TKCD10L 18GA TUOHY/10CC GLAS connector with Material Number 332217.
Check for batch numbers 61592523, 61599135, 61616706, or 61616705 on the connector's label.
The recall 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-3360-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3360-2018 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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