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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Partial Additive Bag (PAB(R)) container and a drug vial.

Reported: December 4, 2013 Initiated: April 4, 2013 #Z-0424-2014

Product Description

20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Partial Additive Bag (PAB(R)) container and a drug vial.

Reason for Recall

Possible solution leakage at the interface of the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector (Product Codes BC2000 and BC1300) and the PAB(R) bag. Based on extensive root cause investigation, it has been determined that the leakage is the result of a misaligned cannula (needle) on the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector, which pierces the PAB(R) bag stopper to access the solution. The misaligned cannula may result i

Details

Recalling Firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
1,746,079 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Allentown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Partial Additive Bag (PAB(R)) container and a drug vial.. Recalled by B. Braun Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 1,746,079 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Possible solution leakage at the interface of the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector (Product Codes BC2000 and BC1300) and the PAB(R) bag. Based on extensive root cause investigation, it has been determined that the leakage is the result of a misaligned cannula (needle) on the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector, which pierces the PAB(R) bag stopper to access the solution. The misaligned cannula may result i
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0424-2014.