B. Braun Pediatric Catheter Set Recall: Risk of Catheter Leakage

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling pediatric catheter sets that may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper medication delivery or infection risks for patients.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters. This can cause improper medication delivery or infection risks for patients.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the CEP20TO CONT EPID PEDIATRIC SET with material number 332293 are affected. Patients receiving anesthesia through this device are at risk if leaks occur.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the material number 332293 on the connector. Affected units were sold with batch numbers 61611403 or 61622439.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Leakage
If the connector leaks or disconnects during use, stop using the device immediately.
Contact Manufacturer
Contact B. Braun Medical, Inc. for further assistance or to report issues.

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Questions people ask

What is the material number for the affected product?

The material number for the affected product is 332293.

What batch numbers are affected?

Affected batch numbers are 61611403 and 61622439.

Is there a fix for the leakage issue?

The recall record does not mention a specific fix or remedy.

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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-3384-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3384-2018 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-3384-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3384-2018 to see it in context.
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B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalls CEP20TO CONT EPID PEDIATRIC SET, Material Number 332293 Connection device used by physicians to provide various

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