B. Braun recalls ESPOCAN spinal/epidural trays with potential catheter connector leakage. Affected units have specific batch numbers. Stop using if leakage occurs.
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 spinal and epidural trays that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery if the connector fails while administering anesthesia.
The catheter connectors might not stay closed during use, which can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery if the connector fails while administering anesthesia.
Physicians using the ESPOCAN spinal/epidural trays for anesthesia administration are affected. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the batch number on the tray: 61585920, 61588417, 61592015, 61595500, 61600749, 61603117, 61608504, 61611452, 61613685, 61616404, 61618408, 61623650, 61620984.
Look for signs of leakage or disconnection from the catheter connector.
If leakage or disconnection occurs, stop using the tray immediately.
Batch numbers 61585920, 61588417, 61592015, 61595500, 61600749, 61603117, 61608504, 61611452, 61613685, 61616404, 61618408, 61623650, 61620984.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter.
Check the batch number on the tray; affected units have specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3394-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3394-2018 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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