ESPOCAN Spinal Epidural Tray (B Braun) – Connector Position Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ESPOCAN Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, ESPOCAN 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle, PENCAN 25 Ga. x 5 in. (12.7 cm) Spinal Needle with Marking and Centering Sleeve, and 19 Ga. Closed Tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: ES1725KFX. Product Description: ES1725KFX ESPOCAN SPINAL/EPID. TRAY.
Brand
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
REF: 333196, Product Code: ES1725KFX, UDI-DI (Primary): 04046955899531, UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046955899548, Lot Numbers: 0062005817, 0062011662, 0062011663, 0062014354, 0062011664. Expiration Date: 07/31/2026.
Products Sold
REF: 333196; Product Code: ES1725KFX; UDI-DI (Primary): 04046955899531; UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046955899548; Lot Numbers: 0062005817, 0062011662, 0062011663, 0062014354, 0062011664. Expiration Date: 07/31/2026.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC is recalling ESPOCAN Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, ESPOCAN 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epid due to Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
B Braun notified consignees on about 09/18/2025 via USPS certified mailed URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION. Consignees were instructed to, where possible, have a second kit or additional catheter connector available at the point of use and upon opening the kit, verify the correct catheter connector is present. If the affected component is detected, discard and do not use. Consignees were also instructed to review the Medical Device Correction Notification and ensure all users in your organization and other concerned persons are informed, if affected units have been further distributed, notify customers, post the notification where affected units are stored, and complete and return the "Urgent Medical Device Correction Acknowledgement Form." Additionally, if consignees have identified affected units in inventory, they may order one case (50 pieces) of affected sterilized single use catheter connectors to have on hand.
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