B. Braun Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0570-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Perifix Epidural AnesthesiaTray. Product Catalog Numbers: 551879, 551994, 552024. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 21, 2017

Date Posted: February 21, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0570-2018

Event ID: 78878

Reason for Recall:

B. Braun Medical Inc. (BBMI) initiated this recall of various BBMI convenience kits containing the 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide Needle due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter was above release specification. This foreign matter has been identified as a product hub material which has been tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993 during the product development process.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2480 units

Code Information:

0061481027. 0061517645. 0061523759. 0061525288. 0061532533. 0061537872. 0061482545. 0061520138. 0061525101. 0061530202. 0061536397. 0061541286. 0061546528. 0061522617.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated