PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter PUR 24G, 0.7X19mm-US, catalog number 4251601-02. Product Usage: The B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter is a passive anti-stick device to provide venous or arterial access for the infusion of fluids, drugs, and/or blood components, or to facilitate the placement of vascular access devices such as guidewires, indwelling central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and midline catheters into vascular system.

Reported: January 1, 2014 Initiated: September 27, 2013 #Z-0559-2014

Product Description

B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter PUR 24G, 0.7X19mm-US, catalog number 4251601-02. Product Usage: The B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter is a passive anti-stick device to provide venous or arterial access for the infusion of fluids, drugs, and/or blood components, or to facilitate the placement of vascular access devices such as guidewires, indwelling central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and midline catheters into vascular system.

Reason for Recall

One lot of Introcan Safety IV Catheters may not contain the anti-needlestick safety clip which is used for the prevention of needlestick injuries.

Details

Recalling Firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
55,200 units
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Location
Allentown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter PUR 24G, 0.7X19mm-US, catalog number 4251601-02. Product Usage: The B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter is a passive anti-stick device to provide venous or arterial access for the infusion of fluids, drugs, and/or blood components, or to facilitate the placement of vascular access devices such as guidewires, indwelling central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and midline catheters into vascular system.. Recalled by B. Braun Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 55,200 units.
Why was this product recalled?
One lot of Introcan Safety IV Catheters may not contain the anti-needlestick safety clip which is used for the prevention of needlestick injuries.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0559-2014.