B. Braun recalls CE18HKCD epidural trays with material number 332206 due to potential catheter connector leakage during use. Affected units were sold with batch 61597458.
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 epidural trays with material number 332206 because their catheter connectors may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery if the connector fails while administering anesthesia.
The catheter connectors in these trays may not stay securely closed during use. This can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector, potentially leading to improper anesthetic delivery during procedures.
Physicians using the CE18HKCD epidural tray with material number 332206 for anesthesia administration are affected. Those performing procedures requiring continuous anesthetic delivery are most at risk.
Check for the model CE18HKCD and material number 332206 on the tray. Affected units were sold with batch number 61597458.
Inspect the catheter connector for signs of leakage or disconnection during use.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for guidance on safe use or potential remedies.
The recall indicates potential catheter connector leakage or disconnection during use, which could lead to improper anesthetic delivery. However, the remedy is not specified, so the risk level is not critical.
Look for the model CE18HKCD and material number 332206 on the tray. Affected units were sold with batch number 61597458.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for guidance on safe use or potential remedies.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3354-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3354-2018 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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