Spinal/Epidural Tray (B. Braun) – Catheter Connector Mismatch (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Design Options COMBINED SPINAL/EPIDURAL TRAY- Intended for administration of analgesic/anesthetic agent to intrathecal space and epidural space for pain control. Model/Catalog Number: 530159
Brand
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI 04046964669286 (Primary), 04046964669279 (Unit of Use), Lot Number 0061916572
Products Sold
UDI-DI 04046964669286 (Primary); 04046964669279 (Unit of Use); Lot Number 0061916572
B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling Design Options COMBINED SPINAL/EPIDURAL TRAY- Intended for administration of analgesic/anesthetic a due to Incorrect catheter connector within the kit resulting in inability to provide a secure connection to the epidural catheter. The incorrect catheter co. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Incorrect catheter connector within the kit resulting in inability to provide a secure connection to the epidural catheter. The incorrect catheter connector is smaller than the required catheter connector and therefore is unable to be used to administer medication.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
B Braun issued Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification letter on 12/04/24 via USPS Certified Mail. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Review the Medical Device Correction Notification in its entirety and ensure that all users in your organization of the above-mentioned product, and other concerned persons are informed about this voluntary correction. If you have further distributed the affected product, please forward this notice to your consignees. The correction is to be extended to the hospital/healthcare facility level. 2. Post this notification where the affected products are stored. Additional catheter connectors are being supplied to you and should be stored where the affected inventory is utilized. In the event that an incorrect catheter connector is identified, please utilize these additional devices to facilitate replacement. 3. Returned the completed Urgent Medical Device Correction Acknowledgement Form to B. Braun Medical Inc. Quality Assurance department by faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 or email to recalls@bbraunusa.com within two (2) weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in your possession is zero (0). Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with this product, or questions about this recall may be reported to BBMI s Postmarket Surveillance Department by calling 1-844-903-6417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026