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B Braun Medical Recalls 2,840 Anesthesia Tray Kits Over Catheter Lid Defect (2025)

B Braun Medical recalled 2,840 NES1727KFX anesthesia tray kits distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities. The recall cites a potential mispositioned lid on the catheter connector. Healthcare providers should stop using the device immediately and follow recall instructions.

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
September 18, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 18, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
B Braun Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
B Braun Medical
Product type
Anesthesia Tray Kit (Spinal and Epidural) with PERIFIX and PENCAN needles
Model numbers
NES1727KFX, REF: 333197
Sold at
Multiple Retailers
Where affected
ALL

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    September 18, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    October 15, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact B BRAUN MEDICAL INC or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

About This Product

This product is an anesthesia tray kit used for combined spinal and epidural anesthesia in surgical settings.

Why This Is Dangerous

A mispositioned catheter connector lid could lead to improper connections during anesthesia administration.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Healthcare facilities must halt use of the affected kits and arrange for replacement, potentially affecting procedure scheduling and supply chain until replacements are received.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify product code NES1727KFX and lot numbers 0062000732 or 0062012053
  2. Check UDI primary 04046964179327 or unit-of-use 04046964179310
  3. Confirm kit contains PERIFIX 17GA Tuohy needle and PENCAN 27GA spinal needle with the specified description

Where to find product info

Recall notice from B Braun Medical and FDA enforcement page Z-0123-2026

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements expected within weeks per recall processes

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate with the FDA recall contact
  • Document all communications
  • Consider contacting hospital risk management for assistance

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify recall status before accepting new inventory
  • Use only current, manufacturer-approved replacement kits
  • Maintain an up-to-date recall log for surgical devices

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, model/lot numbers, photos of the device, and all correspondence with the manufacturer for records

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Product Details

Product Code: NES1727KFX; Product Description: NES1727KFX W /17GA TUOHY 19GA SPRW OT..; Model: NES1727KFX; REF: 333197; UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964179327; UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964179310; Lot Numbers: 0062000732, 0062012053; Quantity: 2,840 units; Distribution: Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • NES1727KFX model
  • Catheter connector lid misalignment risk
  • Nationwide distribution to clinics and hospitals
  • No injuries reported to date

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANT
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeAnesthesia Tray Kit (Spinal and Epidural) with PERIFIX and PENCAN needles
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
NES1727KFX
REF: 333197
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 15, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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