B. Braun Medical recalls specific catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of infection or fluid administration issues. Affected units include batch numbers 61605308 and 61608018.
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 Medical is recalling certain catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, which could lead to infections or improper fluid administration. Physicians using these connectors should stop using them immediately.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This can cause improper fluid administration or infection risks.
Physicians who use the recalled catheter connectors for administering anesthetics or fluids are most at risk. The specific batch numbers 61605308 and 61608018 are affected.
Check for the model name 'EPID. CATH. NG, 20GA. CLOSED TIP-LF' and material number 333541. Affected units were manufactured with batch numbers 61605308 or 61608018.
Identify the model name 'EPID. CATH. NG, 20GA. CLOSED TIP-LF' and material number 333541 to confirm if your connector is affected.
If you have the affected batch numbers (61605308 or 61608018), stop using the connectors immediately to prevent potential leakage or disconnection.
The specific model number is EPID. CATH. NG, 20GA. CLOSED TIP-LF with material number 333541.
Batch numbers 61605308 and 61608018 are affected.
Check for the model name 'EPID. CATH. NG, 20GA. CLOSED TIP-LF' and material number 333541, and verify the batch number is 61605308 or 61608018.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3403-2018 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-3403-2018 from B. Braun Medical. 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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