B. Braun recalls 17 GA X 4 Epidural Kits (Material No. 332096) due to potential catheter connector leakage. Affected kits may cause disconnections during use, requiring immediate action.
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 17-gauge epidural kits that may leak or disconnect during use, which could lead to improper anesthesia delivery. Patients and healthcare providers should stop using these kits immediately to prevent potential complications.
The catheter connectors in these kits may not stay securely closed, leading to leakage or disconnection of catheters during use. This could cause improper anesthesia delivery or infection risks if fluids leak into the patient.
Physicians using the recalled 17 GA X .4 Epidural Kits (Material Number 332:096) are most at risk. The kits were sold in specific batches between 2021 and 2022.
Check for the model 'CE17TKFMHDT' or Material Number '332096' on the kit. The affected kits were sold in batches 61587790 and 61604448 between 2021 and 2022.
Immediately stop using the recalled 17 GA X 4 Epidural Kit if it has the Material Number 332096 or batch numbers 61587790 or 61604448.
The catheter connectors may not stay closed, leading to potential leakage or disconnection of catheters during use, which could cause improper anesthesia delivery.
Check for the model 'CE17TKFMHDT' or Material Number '332096' on the kit. The affected kits were sold in batches 61587790 and 61604448 between 2021 and 2022.
Immediately stop using the kit and 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-3342-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-3342-2018 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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