B. Braun recalls 18-19 gauge catheter connectors with material number 332285 due to potential leakage or disconnection during use. Affected units include specific batch numbers for medical devices used in anesthesia and fluid administration.
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, which could lead to improper medication delivery. This affects medical devices used by healthcare professionals for anesthesia and fluid administration.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters. This could cause improper medication delivery or infection risks during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled catheter connectors for anesthesia and fluid administration are most at risk. The affected units are specific batch numbers used in medical settings.
Check for the material number 332285 on the connector. Affected units include batch numbers 61604193, 61588390, 61608054, and 61618113.
Identify the batch number on the connector to determine if it is affected.
Reach out to B. Braun Medical for guidance on next steps if the connector is affected.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed properly, leading to potential leakage or disconnection during use.
Batch numbers 61604193, 61588390, 61608054, and 61618113.
Look for the material number 332285 and check the batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3381-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3381-2018 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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