B. Braun recalls certain catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of infection or fluid administration issues. Affected units have a specific batch number and are used by medical professionals.
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 a specific type of catheter connector that may leak or disconnect during medical procedures. This could lead to infections or improper fluid administration if the connector fails.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter. This could cause improper fluid administration or infection risks during medical procedures.
Physicians using the CONTI CONT 4inTUOHY ULTRA 360 PNB TRAY catheter connector for anesthesia and fluid administration are most at risk. The recall affects units with batch number 61599649.
Check for the product name 'CONTI CONT 4inTUOHY ULTRA 360 PNB TRAY' with Material Number 332143. Affected units were sold with batch number 61599649.
Inspect the connector for signs of leakage or disconnection during use.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for guidance on the specific model and batch number.
The recall indicates a risk of leakage or disconnection, so it is not recommended for use until the issue is resolved.
Contact B. Braun Medical for guidance on the specific model and batch number to determine if it is affected.
Check for the product name 'CONTI CONT 4inTUOHY ULTRA 360 PNB TRAY' with Material Number 332143 and batch number 61599649.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3348-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3348-2018 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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