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
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 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.
Recall announced
September 18, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
October 15, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
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
- Verify product code NES1727KFX and lot numbers 0062000732 or 0062012053
- Check UDI primary 04046964179327 or unit-of-use 04046964179310
- 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
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