B. Braun recalls CNB200T CONTIPLEX TUOHY SET 2 IN catheter connectors that may leak or disconnect during use, posing a risk of fluid leakage. Affected units include specific batch numbers sold to medical facilities.
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 is recalling certain catheter connectors that can leak or disconnect during use, potentially causing fluid leakage. This risk affects medical facilities using the specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters. This can cause fluid leakage, which may affect patient safety during anesthetic administration.
Physicians and medical facilities using the CNB200T CONTIPLEX TUOHY SET 2 IN catheter connectors with specific batch numbers are most at risk. The recall targets hospitals and clinics that use these connectors for anesthetic and fluid administration.
Check for the product name 'CNB200T CONTIPLEX TUOHY SET 2 IN' with Material Number 331691. Affected units include batch numbers 61598571 and 61605368 sold to medical facilities.
Identify the batch number on the connector to determine if it is affected (61598571 or 61605368).
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters, which can cause fluid leakage during anesthetic administration.
Check the batch number on the connector. If it is 61598571 or 61605368, contact B. Braun for further instructions.
The recall states that leakage or disconnection can occur, but the official notice does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3317-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3317-2018 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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