B. Braun recalls specific catheter connectors for potential leakage during use. Affected models include CE18HKST CONT EPID 20G SOFTIP with batch numbers 61594211, 61597462, 61599654, 61604447, 61616727, 61620761, 61622928. Contact for remedy.
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 may leak or disconnect during use. This could lead to improper anesthetic delivery or fluid administration risks for patients.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed during use, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters. This could cause improper delivery of anesthetic fluids or other medical substances.
Physicians using the CE18HKST CONT EPID 20G SOFTIP catheter connectors with the listed batch numbers are affected. Patients receiving anesthetic or fluid administration through these connectors are at risk.
Check for the model CE18HKST CONT EPID 20G SOFTIP with batch numbers 61594211, 61597462, 61599654, 61604447, 61616727, 61620761, or 61622928.
Identify the batch numbers on the connector: 61594211, 61597462, 61599654, 61604447, 61616727, 61620761, or 61622928.
The recalled model is CE18HKST CONT EPID 20G SOFTIP with batch numbers 61594211, 61597462, 61599654, 61604447, 61616727, 61620761, or 61622928.
Check the batch number on the connector; if it matches any of the listed numbers (61594211, 61597462, 61599654, 61604447, 61616727, 61620761, or 61622928), it is affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact B. Braun Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3337-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3337-2018 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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