CanadaB. Braun Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set (B. Braun Medical Inc.), models/catalogue numbers B3-4630M4705 and B3-3632M3705, all lots, are affected. They were recalled because blood gases may adhere to the tubing under negative pressure, potentially causing small air bubbles to accumulate in the arterial line; contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: B. Braun Medical Inc., 824 12th Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, 18018.
How to identify it
Affected products: Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: B3-4630M4705
Affected products: Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: B3-3632M3705
The hazard
The potential for the accumulation of small air bubbles in the arterial line due to adherence of blood gases to the tubing under negative pressure.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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