B. Braun recalls specific epidural trays due to potential catheter connector leakage during use, which may cause disconnection of anesthetic fluids. Affected units include batch numbers 61596319, 61599764, 61603312, 61612410, 61616941, 61622918.
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 trays that use catheter connectors which 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, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter. This could cause improper delivery of anesthetic fluids if the connector fails while administering anesthesia.
Physicians using the recalled epidural trays for anesthesia administration are most at risk. Patients receiving anesthesia through these trays could be affected if the connector fails.
Check for the model CE18HKPS with Material Number 332231. Affected units were sold with batch numbers 61596319, 61599764, 61603312, 61612410, 61616941, or 61622918.
Identify the model CE18HKPS with Material Number 332231 and batch numbers listed above.
The recalled model is CE18HKPS with Material Number 332231.
Batch numbers 61596319, 61599764, 61603312, 61612410, 61616941, and 61622918 are affected.
Check for the model CE18HKPS with Material Number 332231 and the specific batch numbers listed above.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3369-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3369-2018 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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