B. Braun Medical recalls CE18TKST catheter connectors with material number 332081 due to potential leakage or disconnection during use. Affected units include specific batch numbers sold for medical anesthesia delivery.
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 Medical is recalling certain catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, which could lead to improper anesthesia delivery. This recall affects medical devices used by healthcare professionals for administering anesthetics.
The catheter connectors may not stay securely closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter during medical procedures. This could result in improper delivery of anesthetic fluids to patients.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled catheter connectors for anesthesia administration are most at risk. The recall applies to specific batch numbers of the CE18TKST model sold for medical use.
Check for the model CE18TKST with material number 332081. Affected units include batch numbers: 61596061, 61600750, 61607496, 61610395, 61616566, 61606145, 61614140, 61618407, 61620795.
Identify if your catheter connector has the model CE18TKST with material number 332081 and the listed batch numbers.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter, which could affect proper anesthesia delivery.
Batch numbers 61596061, 61600750, 61607496, 61610395, 61616566, 61606145, 61614140, 61618407, and 61620795 are affected.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; healthcare professionals should check for the affected batch numbers and take appropriate action 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-3335-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3335-2018 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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