The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0130-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

B. Braun AMO Administration Set Recalled for Manufacturing Defect Causing Leakage

B. Braun Medical is recalling AMO ophthalmologic administration sets due to a manufacturing defect causing potential leakage. This may delay therapy and expose patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medication.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This Class II medical device recall involves a manufacturing defect creating potential for serious harm (bloodstream infection, therapy delay, medication exposure, and life-threatening situations) without reported injuries or hospitalizations to date. It meets the 'High' severity criterion as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling the AMO ADMINISTRATION SET (Article No. 7A3817, REF OM2505191) used in ophthalmologic procedures. The recall affects approximately 32,000 units distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Singapore.

The devices may leak due to a manufacturing issue. Leakage may result in a delay of therapy, increase the risk of bloodstream infection, and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medication. There is potential for life-threatening situations that could require additional medical intervention.

The affected lots are: 0061747706, 0061752064, 0061755195, and 0061790409. Healthcare providers should discontinue use of these specific lots and contact B. Braun Medical for guidance. Patients who received therapy using these sets should consult their healthcare provider if they experience any symptoms of infection or complications.

The recalled product

Product
AMO ADMINISTRATION SET, Article No. 7A3817, REF OM2505191, for ophthalmologic use.
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Hazard
  • leakage
  • bloodstream-infection-risk
  • medication-exposure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI: 4046964183454 Lots 0061747706 0061752064 0061755195 0061790409

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.