FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
B. Braun Medical, Inc.: 20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Partial Additive Bag (PAB(R)) container and a drug vial.
- Recall number
- Z-0424-2014
- Recalling firm
- B. Braun Medical, Inc.
- Product
- 20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Partial Additive Bag (PAB(R)) container and a drug vial.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-04-04
- Posted
- 2013-11-27
- Terminated
- 2014-08-26
- Reason
- Possible solution leakage at the interface of the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector (Product Codes BC2000 and BC1300) and the PAB(R) bag. Based on extensive root cause investigation, it has been determined that the leakage is the result of a misaligned cannula (needle) on the addEASE(TM) Binary Connector, which pierces the PAB(R) bag stopper to access the solution. The misaligned cannula may result i
- Root cause
- Equipment maintenance
- Action
- B Braun sent an Urgent - Medical Device Removal Notification letter dated April 4, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by he customer. Customers were instructed to review the Product Recall Notification in its entirety and ensure that all users in their organization are informed about this voluntary product recall. Determine their current inventory of the affected lots within their distribution center. Contact their customers that have received the affected lots and inform them of this voluntary product recall. Combine both their inventory, and the inventory reported by their customers, and utilize their specific "Product Removal Acknowledgement" form to record the total number of individual units (within partial cases) and the number of full-unopened cases. If no inventory remaining enter zero (0). Return the completed Acknowledgement Form to BBMI Quality Assurance in the self addressed envelope or fax to 610-849-1197. Customers should call Customer Support Department at 800-227-2862 to arrange for eturn and replacement product or for questions. For questions regarding this recall call 800-227-2862.
- Quantity
- 1,746,079 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Material BC2000, Lot numbers 0061275133, 0061275135, 0061275136, 0061279143, 0061279144, 0061279145, 0061279146, 0061289059, 0061289060, 0061289061, 0061289062, 0061289063, 0061289064, 0061289065, 0061289066, 0061289067 and 0061299664.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K090905","K900865","K904855"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- LHI
- Firm FEI
- 2523676
- Firm city
- Allentown
- Firm state
- PA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
- Source file retained · verify
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
Unless otherwise noted, the content, data, documentation, code, and related materials on openFDA is public domain and made available with a Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
Cite as
FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28