B. Braun recalls epidural trays with specific batch numbers due to potential catheter connector leakage. This could lead to disconnections during medical procedures. Affected units include batch numbers 61604894, 61608062, and 61615893.
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 specific batches of epidural trays that use catheter connectors which may leak or disconnect during medical procedures. This poses a risk of improper anesthetic delivery during surgery.
The catheter connectors in these trays may not stay securely closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters during medical procedures. This could result in improper anesthetic delivery to patients.
Physicians using the recalled epidural trays for anesthesia administration are most at risk. The affected units are identified by specific batch numbers.
Check the batch numbers on the tray: 61604894, 61608062, or 61615893. The product is an epidural tray with a 17-gauge Tuohy catheter connector.
Identify the batch number on the tray to determine if it is affected (61604894, 61608062, or 61615893).
The catheter connectors may not stay closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters during medical procedures.
Check the batch number on the tray. If it matches 61604894, 61608062, or 61615893, contact B. Braun for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3386-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3386-2018 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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