Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1576-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | B. Braun Medical, Inc. |
| Report date | May 13, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Quantity | 5000 |
| Location | Allentown, PA, United States |
Official product description
CONTIPLEX Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Tray, CONTIPLEX Stirn Continuous Nerve Block Tray, Custom Epidural and Anesthesia Tray, Custom Epidural Anesthesia Tray, Custom Kit, Custom Single Dose Epidural Anesthesia Tray, Custom Spinal Anesthesia Tray, Custom Spinal Epidural Anesthesia Tray, ESPOCAN Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Tray, PERIFIX One Continuous Epidural Pediatric Tray; Utilization of Product: Injection of local anesthetics to provide regional anesthesia for pain management. Route of administration is injection into subarachnoid space or epidural space or tissue surrounding peripheral nerve bundle(s). Custom Epidural and Anesthesia Tray
Why the product was recalled
There is a potential for a hole to be present in the outer tray of a limited number of pain control trays. This issue may cause the integrity of the sterile barrier to be compromised. A compromised sterile barrier poses a risk of inflammatory response and/or possible contamination of the spinal fluid or epidural space.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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