B. Braun Clamp Style Catheter Connector Recall: Leakage Risk

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling a type of catheter connector used by doctors that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to fluid or anesthetic leaks if the connector fails while administering medicine.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This can happen during medical procedures when administering anesthetics or fluids, potentially causing fluid or anesthetic leaks.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the recalled catheter connectors for administering anesthetics or fluids are most at risk. The specific batch numbers listed in the recall indicate which units are affected.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'CLAMP STYLE CATHETER CONNECTOR 20GA- LF' and Material Number 332283. Affected units were manufactured with batch numbers 61602584 or 61614773.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Recalled Model
Look for the product name 'CLAMP STYLE CATHETER CONNECTOR 20GA- LF' and Material Number 332283 on the connector.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to B. Braun Medical Inc for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled item.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to leakage or disconnection during use, which could cause fluid or anesthetic leaks.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check for the product name and Material Number 332283. Contact B. Braun Medical Inc for guidance on next steps.

Are there specific batch numbers affected?

Yes, batch numbers 61602584 and 61614773 are affected.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-3380-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3380-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3380-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3380-2018 to see it in context.
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B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls CLAMP STYLE CATHETER CONNECTOR 20GA- LF, Material Number 332283 Connection device used by physicians to provide various

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