B. Braun recalls ES172:5K spinal epidural trays with material number 333165 due to potential catheter disconnection during use, risking anesthetic leakage. Affected units include specific batch numbers listed.
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 epidural trays that may leak or disconnect during use, which could lead to anesthetic leakage. This is serious for medical procedures requiring precise anesthetic delivery.
The catheter connectors might not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could cause anesthetic fluid to leak, risking improper dosing during medical procedures.
Physicians using the ES1725K spinal epidural trays with material number 333165 are most at risk. The recall affects specific batch numbers produced between certain dates.
Check for the model ES1725K and material number 333165 on the tray. Affected units include batch numbers 61592507, 61605033, 61609142, 61610302, 61612139, 61613545, and 61615728.
Look for batch numbers 61592507, 61605033, 61609142, 61610302, 61612139, 61613545, or 61615728 on the tray.
The recalled model is the ES1725K spinal epidural tray with material number 333165.
Affected batch numbers are 61592507, 61605033, 61609142, 61610302, 61612139, 61613545, and 61615728.
The recall record does not specify a remedy; the user should check for affected batch numbers and contact the manufacturer if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3389-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3389-2018 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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