PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: May 13, 2015 Initiated: March 27, 2015 #Z-1576-2015

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
5000
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Allentown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by B. Braun Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 5000.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 13, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1576-2015.