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ALLERGAN UNIVERSAL FILL KIT, REF No. 7M2804. for tissue… recallZ-0134-2024 · B. Braun Medical, Inc. · initiated Sep 26, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from B. Braun Medical, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Devices may leak as a result of a manufacturing issue. Leakage may result in a delay of therapy, increase risk of bloodstream infection (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medication. There is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur requiring additional medical intervention.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

On September 26, 2023, the firm notified customers via Urgent Product Recall Notification letters. Customers were informed of the potential for leakage at the male Luer lock site. Customers were instructed to report total amount of impacted product on hand to the firm, after which B Braun Customer Support will contact the customer with instructions on how to return the product for credit or replacement depending on the customer's need. Questions about this recall may be reported to BBMI s Postmarket Surveillance Department by calling 1-833-425-1464.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0134-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Sep 26, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Nov 3, 2023
Recalling firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Quantity
27.432 units
Product code
LCJ
FDA submissions
K853014
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada and Singapore.

Product description

ALLERGAN UNIVERSAL FILL KIT, REF No. 7M2804. for tissue expander inflation.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: 4046964823749 Lot 0061745499, 0061745500, 0061745501, 0061792770

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93074).

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