B. Braun recalls specific catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of fluid leakage. Affected units include batch numbers 61600734 and 61603108.
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 catheter connectors that can leak or disconnect during use, which may lead to fluid leakage. This affects medical devices used by healthcare professionals for administering anesthetics and fluids.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could cause fluid leakage during medical procedures, which may affect patient safety.
Healthcare professionals who use the recalled catheter connectors for administering anesthetics or fluids are most at risk. The specific batch numbers 61600734 and 61603108 are affected.
Check for the model number GOVCE18TKST CONT EPID W/SOFT TIP and batch numbers 61600734 or 61603108 on the device. These connectors are used by healthcare professionals for administering anesthetics and fluids.
Look for the model number GOVCE18TKST CONT EPID W/SOFT TIP and batch numbers 61600734 or 61603108 on the connector.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.
Batch numbers 61600734 and 61603108 are affected.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, but healthcare professionals should check for the affected batch numbers and take appropriate action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3387-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3387-2018 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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