B. Braun recalls EC19OF Springwound 19G epidural catheters due to potential connector leakage. Affected units have batch numbers 61609096 or 61616890. Contact for return or repair instructions.
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 epidural catheters because the connectors may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper medication delivery or infection risks for patients receiving anesthesia.
The catheter connectors may not stay securely closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection during medical procedures. This could cause improper medication delivery or infection risks for patients receiving anesthesia.
Physicians using the EC19OF Springwound 19G epidural catheters with batch numbers 61609096 or 61616890 are affected. Patients receiving anesthesia through these catheters are at risk of medication errors or infections.
Check for batch numbers 61609096 or 61616890 on the EC19OF Springwound 19G epidural catheter packaging or label. The product is used by physicians for anesthesia administration.
Look for batch numbers 61609096 or 61616890 on the catheter packaging or label.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection during use, which could cause medication errors or infections.
Batch numbers 61609096 and 61616890.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, but affected units should be checked and handled according to the manufacturer's guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3398-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3398-2018 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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