Events

Recall of Device Recall B. Braun Space Pole Clamps for the Infusomat Space Pump

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by B. Braun Medical, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63862
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0623-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-12-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-02-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114927
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump Infusion - Product Code FRN
  • Reason
    Firm has become aware of the potential for breakage of the pole clamp locking grids, or rasters, in the space pole clamps.
  • Action
    B. Braun Medical, Inc sent an Urgent Medical Device letter dated March 23, 2012 , to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed by the customer to take. B. Braun has implemented an improvement to the pump locking mechanism of t he older style pole clamps and will be upgrading any older style pole clamps that may remain within your facility. Please return the completed form from attachment 1 in the self-addressed envelope provided or fax the form to (610) 849-1197 within two (2) weeks of receipt\. If you require any additional information or have any questions, comments or concerns please contact your B. Braun Medical Customer Service at 800-627-7867.

Device

Device Recall B. Braun Space Pole Clamps for the Infusomat Space Pump
  • Model / Serial
    Model number 8713130 and lot numbers 209, 309, 409, 509, 809, 909, 60939747, 60943679, 60945966, 60948966, 60959578, 60960830, 60962412, 61170378, 5048020067, 5048805107, 5048920117, 5049152127, 5049484028, 5049545028, 5049614028, 5049704038, 5049788048, 5049821048, 5050123058, 5050297068, 5050385078, 5051802039, 5051879039, 5051893059, 5051940049, 5051999049, 5052519099, 5052638099, 5052690109, 5052692109, 5052711109, 5052726119, 5052788119, 5052920119, 5053045129, 5053112010, 5053129129, 5053146010, 5053207010, 5053269020, 5053449020, 5053505030, 5053534040, 5053584030, 5053605040, and 5053645040.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, NC and TN.
  • Product Description
    Space Pump Pole Clamps for the Infusomat Space Pump, model number 8713130. || The Pole Clamp is an accessory to Space Pumps designed to support 1 to 3 pumps on a pole.
  • Manufacturer
    B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer

B. Braun Medical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    B. Braun Medical, Inc., 901 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown PA 18109-9512
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Ludwig G. Braun Gmbh U. Co. Kg
  • Source
    USFDA