Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 18, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- B BRAUN MEDICAL
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
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
- Epidural Anesthesia Tray
- Model numbers
- REF: 551028, REF: 551474, REF: 551630, REF: 551749, REF: 551769, REF: 551998
- Sold at
- Unknown
- 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
PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray is used to prepare and deliver epidural anesthesia in surgical settings.
Why This Is Dangerous
A lid position issue in the catheter connector could impact safe administration of anesthesia under clinical conditions.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Immediate action required to avoid potential misalignment during procedures; no injuries reported yet.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify packaging and labeling match recall notices
- Review purchase history and shipment records
Where to find product info
Recall notification by mail and FDA enforcement page Z-0126-2026
What timeline to expect
Replacement or refund guidance will be provided by manufacturer; typical timelines are several weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications
- Escalate to FDA or consumer protection agencies if needed
- Consider legal advice for unresponsive manufacturers
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify device compatibility in hospital inventory systems
- Maintain updated recall contact information for suppliers
- Establish internal checklists to verify connector lids before use
Documentation advice
Keep recall notices, model refs, and correspondence; photograph product and labels
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Product Details
Brand: B BRAUN MEDICAL. Product: PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Codes/Refs: REF: 551028, 551474, 551630, 551749, 551769, 551998. Distribution: Nationwide to 34 states listed in recall notice (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). Quantity: 5,770 units.
Reported Incidents
No specific injuries or incidents are mentioned in the provided recall notice.
Key Facts
- Nationwide distribution to AK through WV
- High hazard level
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