Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

B Braun Medical Inc Spinocan Spinal Needle procedure kits: Material Description recall: These procedure kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection

Recall published 5 months ago

These procedure kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP. The manufacturer of the Bupivacaine, Huons Co, Ltd., has issued a voluntary recall due to potential quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing facility inspection.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: These procedure kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP. The manufacturer of the Bupivacaine, Huons Co, Ltd., has issued a voluntary recall due to potential quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing facility inspection.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2277-2026
Published
June 10, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
B Braun Medical Inc
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
16,080 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
1. Material: 333201; UDI-DI Primary/Unit of Use: 4046964179365/4046964179358; Batch Number: 0061976152; 2. Material: 333211; UDI-DI Primary/Unit of Use: 4046964179389/4046964179372; Batch numbers: 0061965729, 0061971323, 0061972572; 3. Material: 333231; UDI-DI Primary/Unit of Use: 4046964179488/4046964179471; Batch Number: 0061978177;
UPC codes
4046964179365, 4046964179358, 4046964179389, 4046964179372, 4046964179488, 4046964179471

Products covered by this recall

Spinocan Spinal Needle procedure kits: Material Description (Material Number): Spinocan 26 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm), Bupivacaine 0.75% with Dextrose 8.25% Tray (Kit) (333201); Spinocan 25 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm), Bupivacaine 0.75% with Dextrose 8.25% Tray (Kit) (333211); Spinocan 22 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm), Bupivacaine 0.75% with Dextrose 8.25% Tray (Kit) (333231)

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 4046964179365
  • 4046964179358
  • 4046964179389
  • 4046964179372
  • 4046964179488
  • 4046964179471

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 0061976152
  • 0061965729
  • 0061971323
  • 0061972572
  • 0061978177

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

B Braun Medical Inc — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: B Braun Medical Inc — 824 12th Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-3524

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was B Braun Medical Inc medical devices recalled?

These procedure kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP. The manufacturer of the Bupivacaine, Huons Co, Ltd., has issued a voluntary recall due to potential quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing facility inspection. These procedure kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP. The manufacturer of the Bupivacaine, Huons Co, Ltd., has issued a voluntary recall due to potential quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing facility inspection.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 4046964179365, 4046964179358, 4046964179389; lot code 0061976152, 0061965729, 0061971323. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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