B. Braun Medical CE17TB Epidural Tuohy Catheter Connector Recall: Leakage Risk

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling certain epidural catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery and potential complications for patients under anesthesia.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter. This could cause improper anesthetic delivery and potential complications for patients receiving anesthesia.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the CE17TB epidural Tuohy catheter connectors for anesthetic administration are affected. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model CE17TB CONT EPIDURAL TUOH: The connector has a specific batch number (61600785, 61603830, 61607925, 61607926, 61607927, 61608077, 61609165).

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

Check Batch Numbers
Identify the batch number on the connector to see if it matches the affected numbers: 61600785, 61603830, 61607925, 61607926, 61607927, 61608077, 61609165.

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Questions people ask

What batch numbers are affected?

The affected batch numbers are 61600785, 61603830, 61607925, 61607926, 61607927, 61608077, and 61609165.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy.

Why is this connector being recalled?

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter.

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Subject: Recall Z-3366-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3366-2018 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-3366-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3366-2018 to see it in context.
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B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls CE17TB CONT EPIDURAL TUOHY, Material Number 332224 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic

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