B. Braun recalls specific batches of epidural catheter connectors due to potential leakage or disconnection during use, which could lead to anesthetic fluid administration issues.
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 batches of epidural catheter connectors used by doctors for anesthetic delivery. The connectors may leak or disconnect during use, potentially causing anesthetic fluid administration issues.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to possible leakage or disconnection of the catheters. This could cause anesthetic fluid administration issues if the connector fails during a procedure.
Physicians using the recalled catheter connectors for epidural anesthesia procedures are affected. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are at risk of potential leakage or disconnection.
Check the batch numbers on the connector: 61600775, 61607953, 61607952, 61607954, 61607958, 61602694, 61607955, 61607956, 61607957, 61607960, 61612147, 61611469, 61610329.
Identify the batch numbers on the connector to see if they match the recalled list: 61600775, 61607953, 61607952, 61607954, 61607958, 61602694, 61607955, 61607956, 61607957, 61607960, 61612147, 61611469, 61610329.
The recalled connector is the CE18HB Epidural Catheter Connector with Material Number 332223.
The affected batch numbers are: 61600775, 61607953, 61607952, 61607954, 61607958, 61602694, 61607955, 61607956, 61607957, 61607960, 61612147, 61611469, 61610329.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical Inc 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-3365-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3365-2018 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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