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Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551993, 552051, 552083, 552119, 555569. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: June 21, 2017 B. Braun Medical Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    0061482582. 0061509281. 0061523764. 0061539142. 0061541519. 0061545624. 0061549251. 0061523766. 0061536442. 0061549079. 0061525251. 0061536434. 0061534703. 0061480989. 0061486228. 0061519902. 0061523684. 0061530885. 0061536042. 0061539966. 0061546081. 0061550336.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
B. Braun Medical Inc. (BBMI) initiated this recall of various BBMI convenience kits containing the 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide Needle due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter was above release specification. This foreign matter has been identified as a product hub material which has been tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993 during the product development process.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Perifix FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551993, 552051, 552083, 552119, 555569. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

0061482582. 0061509281. 0061523764. 0061539142. 0061541519. 0061545624. 0061549251. 0061523766. 0061536442. 0061549079. 0061525251. 0061536434. 0061534703. 0061480989. 0061486228. 0061519902. 0061523684. 0061530885. 0061536042. 0061539966. 0061546081. 0061550336.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0571-2018

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