B. Braun recalls CE17TFC epidural sets with potential catheter connector leakage. Affected units have batch numbers listed. Stop using if leakage observed.
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 sets that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper medication delivery or infection risks for patients under anesthesia.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, causing leakage or disconnection of the catheter. This could lead to improper medication delivery or infection risks during anesthesia procedures.
Physicians using the CE17TFC epidural sets with specific batch numbers for anesthesia administration. Patients receiving procedures through these sets are at risk if the connector leaks.
Check for batch numbers: 61590460, 61594135, 61598572, 61601772, 61605134, 61610126, 61613471, 61615656, 61618348, 61621766. The product is a continuous epidural set with 17G Tuohy catheter connectors.
Inspect the catheter connector for signs of leakage or disconnection during use.
Immediately stop using the set if leakage or disconnection occurs.
Batch numbers 61590460, 61594135, 61598572, 61601772, 61605134, 61610126, 61613471, 61615656, 61618348, 61621766.
The recall does not specify a fix; users should check for leakage and stop using if observed.
Patients receiving anesthesia through this set could face improper medication delivery or infection risks if the connector leaks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3374-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3374-2018 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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