B Braun Medical Discofix Four Way Stopcock Recall Over Incorrect Expiration Date
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B Braun Medical Inc is recalling specific lots of its DISCOFIX FOUR WAY STOPCOCK Extension Set due to an incorrect expiration date on the carton shipper label.
The full picture behind this FDA recall
This notice was issued by FDA on September 15, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Specific lots of Discofix Stopcock Sets recalled due to an incorrect expiration date printed on the carton shipper label.", distributed worldwide - us nationwide distribution in the states of ca, co, fl, ga, hi, il, in, la, ma, md, nc, nj, ny, pa, tn, tx, va, wa the country of canada.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
B Braun Medical Inc initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of its DISCOFIX FOUR WAY STOPCOCK due to an incorrect expiration date printed on the carton shipper label.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the Extension Set branded as DISCOFIX FOUR WAY STOPCOCK, Model/Catalog Number 456025, UDI-DI 04046964183638. Affected lot numbers are 0062062778 and 0062062779. A total of 25,850 units were distributed nationwide in the United States (CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA) and in Canada.
What You Should Do
Consumers with questions should contact the recalling firm using the information provided with the product.
Why This Matters
This is a Class II recall involving 25,850 devices distributed in the US and Canada.
Source
FDA recall number Z-3089-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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