The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2133-2024·Announced 2024-06-19

Stimuplex A Anesthesia Needles Recalled for Undisclosed DEHP in Glue

B Braun Medical Inc is recalling 108,811 units of Stimuplex A anesthesia needles because the devices are labeled as DEHP-free but the glue contains traces of DEHP.

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 labeling inaccuracy where the product claims to be DEHP-free but contains DEHP traces. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this constitutes a risk-of-harm situation for healthcare providers and patients who select these devices specifically to avoid DEHP exposure.

Plain-English summary

B Braun Medical Inc is recalling 108,811 units of Stimuplex A anesthesia needles. The devices are labeled as 'not made with DEHP' or bear a DEHP-free symbol, but the glue component contains traces of DEHP, creating a discrepancy between the product labeling and actual composition.

These needles (30 degree angle, 20 gauge, 6 inch length) were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The recall affects multiple lot numbers produced between 2019 and 2023.

Healthcare providers who have used or stocked these devices should verify lot numbers against the recalled batch list and contact B Braun Medical Inc regarding device replacement and proper disposition.

The recalled product

Product
Stimuplex A, 30 DEG, 20GX6", 0.90x150mm, Catalogue Number: 4894278
Manufacturer
B Braun Medical Inc
Hazard
  • dehp-contamination
  • mislabeling

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 (20)

  • Catalogue Number: 4894278
  • UDI/DI: 04022495101266
  • Lot/Batch: 20E15
  • 21E18
  • 19F08
  • 19G10
  • 19G13
  • 19G19
  • 19I19
  • 20C28
  • 20C31
  • 20D10
  • 20L19
  • 21B13
  • 21I17
  • 21K21
  • 21L12
  • 21M16
  • 22D12
  • 22H20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.