Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray Catheter Connector Positioning Defect
B. Braun is recalling 2,840 units of its Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray because the catheter connector lid may be positioned incorrectly, potentially affecting device function.
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: FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—a potential catheter connector positioning defect with no reported harm. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling 2,840 units of its Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray (Product Code NES1727KFX), a sterile medical device used for spinal and epidural anesthesia procedures.
The recall stems from a potential defect where the lid of the catheter connector may be positioned incorrectly. This positioning issue could compromise proper device function during clinical use.
The affected units include lot numbers 0062000732 and 0062012053, with an expiration date of July 31, 2026. Distribution was nationwide across all U.S. states.
The recalled product
- Product
- Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle, PENCAN 27 Ga. x 5 in. (12.7 cm) Spinal Needle and 19 Ga. Open Tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: NES1727KFX. Product Description: NES1727KFX W /17GA T
- Manufacturer
- B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
- Hazard
- catheter-malfunction
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 (6)
- REF: 333197
- Product Code: NES1727KFX
- UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964179327
- UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964179310
- Lot Numbers: 0062000732
- 0062012053. Expiration Date: 07/31/2026.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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