B. Braun Medical recalls EC19C 19G catheters with material number 333: catheter connectors may leak or disconnect during use, risking infection or complications.
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 EC19C 19G catheters (material number 333511) because the connectors can leak or disconnect during use. This poses a risk of infection or complications for patients receiving anesthesia or fluid administration.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection. This can cause infection or complications for patients receiving anesthesia or fluid administration.
Physicians using the EC19C catheters for anesthesia or fluid administration are most at risk. Patients receiving these treatments could be affected if the catheter disconnects.
Check for the EC19C 19G X 100CM catheter with material number 333511. The batch numbers 61594132, 61604230, and 61618346 are also associated with this recall.
Verify the catheter model and material number to confirm if it is recalled.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for guidance on next steps if the catheter is recalled.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection which can cause infection or complications.
Batch numbers 61594132, 61604230, and 61618346 are affected.
Check for the EC19C 19G X 100CM catheter with material number 333511 and the specific batch numbers listed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3396-2018 — B. Braun Medical B. Braun Medical Hello, I own a B. Braun Medical that is covered by recall Z-3396-2018 from B. Braun Medical. 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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