B. Braun CONTIPLEX TUOHY Set Recall: Catheter Connector Leakage Risk

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What happened, in plain English

B. Braun is recalling certain CONTIPLEX TUOHY sets used by doctors for anesthesia delivery because the catheter connectors might not stay closed, leading to possible leakage or disconnection. This could cause medical complications during procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, which can cause leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector. This could lead to medical complications during anesthesia procedures.

Who’s affected

Physicians using the recalled CONTIPLEX TUOHY sets for anesthesia delivery are most at risk. The affected units are identified by specific batch numbers.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the batch numbers: 61598006 or 61602664. The product is a CONTIPLEX TUOHY set with 18G x 11/2X 1,3X40MM catheter connectors.

Brand
B. Braun
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Batch Numbers
Look for batch numbers 61598006 or 61602664 on the product packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the connector.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the batch numbers on the product packaging. If it matches 61598006 or 61602664, contact B. Braun for further instructions.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.

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Subject: Recall Z-3321-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun

Hello,

I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3321-2018 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-3321-2018 (July 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3321-2018 to see it in context.
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