Events

Recall of Sprotte Spinal Tray / Sprotte Spinal Needle 24 gauge with Introducer

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
    68040
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1666-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-04-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-05-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-12-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=126847
  • 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
    Needle, conduction, anesthetic (w/wo introducer) - Product Code BSP
  • Reason
    B.Braun medical, inc. (bbmi) has received reports of 24 gauge sprotte needles that are missing the accompanying introducer needles.
  • Action
    B/Braun sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the Device Recall Notification in its entirety and ensure that all users in their organization and other concerned persons are informed about this voluntary product recall. The letter should also be forwarded to their customers. Customers were instructed to determine their current inventory of the affected lots within their facility, DO NOT DESTROY ANY AFFECTED PRODUCT. Further use of the affected product should be discontinued immediately and quarantined. Customers should use the attached Product Removal Acknowledgement form to record the total number of inidividual units. If cusotmers have no remaining inventory they should check the box indicating zero inventory. Return the completed Product Removal Acknowledgement form to BBMI Quality Assurance department by fax to 610-849-1197 or email to PA_QualityAssurance.BBMUS_Service@bbraun.com within 2 weeks of receipt, even if the inventory is zero (0). If customers have any affected product they should call BBMI Customer Support Department at 800-227-2862 to arrange for return and replacement product. Customers with questions were instructed to call the Clinical and Technical Support Department at 1-800-854-6851. For questions regarding this recall call 610-596-2870.

Device

Sprotte Spinal Tray / Sprotte Spinal Needle 24 gauge with Introducer
  • Model / Serial
    catalog no. 333740, lot no. 61358613, exp. 4/30/2015: Sprotte Spinal Tray, 24 gauge with 2mL Bupivacaine .75% with Dextrose 8.25% catalog no. 333741, lot no 61352071,exp. 12/31/2018: Sprotte Pencil Point Spinal Needle 24 gauge with Introducer catalog no. 333742, lot no.61350129, exp. 5/31/2015: Sprotte Spinal Tray, 24 gauge with 2mL Lidocaine 5% with Dextrose 7.5% catalog no. 560581, lot no.61354298, exp. 4/30/2015: Sprotte Spinal Tray 24 gauge with 2mL Bupivacaine .75% with Dextrose 8.25%
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to Canada.
  • Product Description
    Sprotte Spinal Tray / Sprotte Spinal Needle 24 gauge with Introducer || Spinal injection of anesthetics to provide regional anesthesia
  • Manufacturer
    B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer

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