B. Braun recalls 26-Lead Transfer Sets for APEX Compounding System with potential for incorrect valve orientation causing unintended drug mixtures. Check product catalog numbers listed.
There is a potential for valves on the 26-Lead Transfer Set to be incorrectly oriented. When a transfer set with an incorrectly oriented valve is installed on the system, there is potential for unintended admixture.
B. Braun is recalling 26-Lead Transfer Sets used with APEX Compounding Systems due to a risk of valves being incorrectly oriented. This could lead to unintended drug mixtures if the transfer set is installed improperly.
The transfer set's valves may be installed incorrectly, which can cause unintended mixing of medications. This risk occurs when the transfer set is attached to the APEX Compounding System without proper valve alignment.
Healthcare professionals using the APEX Compounding System with the recalled transfer sets are most at risk. Patients receiving compounded medications through these systems may be affected if the transfer set is incorrectly installed.
Check for product catalog numbers: 0061546906, 0061546910, 0061548145, and other numbers listed in the recall notice. These sets were sold with the APEX Compounding System.
Inspect the transfer set for correct valve alignment before installation on the APEX Compounding System.
The recall indicates a potential for unintended drug mixtures if valves are incorrectly oriented, but it does not specify a risk of serious injury or death.
Check the product catalog numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 0061546906 or 0061548145, which were used with the APEX Compounding System.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; users should check valve orientation before installation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2343-2018 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-2343-2018 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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