Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Kits Recalled for Incorrect Filter Straw
B. Braun Medical recalled 16,070 Perifix epidural anesthesia kits that were assembled with an incorrect filter straw. The kits were distributed nationwide.
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 is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving a component assembly defect in epidural anesthesia kits. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. The score reflects a risk-of-harm product where the defect has not resulted in reported adverse events, placing it in the High category.
Plain-English summary
B. Braun Medical, Inc. recalled Perifix epidural anesthesia kits (Model Nos. 332217, 332097, 332220, 332078) due to assembly errors in which kits were assembled with the incorrect filter straw.
The recall affects 16,070 units distributed nationwide across the United States. Affected lot numbers include 0061850767, 0061855339, 00618553400061858554, and 0061837264.
Healthcare providers and facilities that have received affected kits should contact B. Braun Medical, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. Patients should consult with their healthcare provider if they have concerns about any procedures performed with affected kits.
The recalled product
- Product
- Perifix¿ / Epidural anesthesia kit (10 count carton)
- Manufacturer
- B. Braun Medical, Inc.
- Hazard
- assembly-defect
- wrong-component
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 (12)
- Model No. 332217
- 332097
- 332220
- 332078
- GTIN: 04046964178283
- 04046964177361
- 04046964178320
- 04046964177200
- Lot No. 0061850767
- 0061855339
- 00618553400061858554
- 0061837264.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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