B. Braun recalls certain perifix catheter connectors (Material No. 8451699N) that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of infection or fluid administration issues. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
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 perifix catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during medical procedures. This could lead to infections or improper fluid administration if the connectors fail.
The connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters. This can cause improper fluid administration or infection risks during medical procedures.
Physicians using the recalled connectors for anesthesia and fluid administration are most at risk. The specific batch numbers listed in the recall affect medical devices sold in the U.S.
Check for the Material Number 8451699N on the connector. Affected units include batch numbers 61606422, 61605072, 61607144, 61618276, and 61621554.
Look for the Material Number 8451699N on the connector to confirm if it is affected.
The connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters, which could cause infections or improper fluid administration.
Batch numbers 61606422, 61605072, 61607144, 61618276, and 61621554 are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3405-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3405-2018 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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