The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0572-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

B. Braun Recalls PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Trays Due to Foreign Matter

B. Braun Medical is recalling PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Trays because they contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves foreign matter that has been tested for biocompatibility, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical, Inc. (BBMI) is recalling 700 units of PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Trays, Product Catalog Number 560590. These trays are used for local anesthesia of the skin prior to the insertion of regional anesthesia needles. The recall is due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter in the 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide Needle contained within the kits.

The foreign matter was identified as product hub material. This material was tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993 during the product development process. The recall is being initiated because the amount of foreign matter present was above release specification.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific product codes associated with this recall are 0061525340 and 0061535836. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific catalog numbers and codes to identify affected units.

The recalled product

Product
PENCAN Spinal Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560590. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
Affected units
700

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)

  • 0061525340. 0061535836.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by B. Braun Medical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 10 products in this recall →