B. Braun Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1666-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Sprotte Spinal Tray / Sprotte Spinal Needle 24 gauge with Introducer Spinal injection of anesthetics to provide regional anesthesia

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 3, 2014

Date Posted: June 4, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1666-2014

Event ID: 68040

Reason for Recall:

B.Braun Medical, Inc. (BBMI) has received reports of 24 gauge Sprotte Needles that are missing the accompanying introducer needles.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7400

Code Information:

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%

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated