Medical Device Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Vasofix Certo G24X19MM Yellow Batch Number 20A19G8334 and 20A21G8381
B.Braun Medical Kenya Ltd is implementing a voluntary recall of Vasofix Certo G24x19mm Yellow, batches 20A19G8334 & 20A21G8381.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 07/03/2022
Recall Reference Number: REC/2022/03
Recall Classification: Class II Recall
Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level
Manufacturer: B. Braun Melsungen AG
Local Technical Representative: B.Braun Medical Kenya Ltd
Product name: Vasofix Certo G24x19mm Yellow
Medical device: Canula
Batch number | Expiry date |
20A19G8334 20A21G8381 | 01/01/2025 01/01/2025 |
Brief description of the problem
Batches 20A19G8334 and 20A21G8381 of Vasofix Certo G24x19mm Yellow have a defect on the injection port that may result in potentially critical clinical consequences for the patient e.g blood loss, underdosing, or delay of therapy.
Action for healthcare professionals
You are advised to immediately quarantine and stop supply/ distribution or use of the impacted batches of the product. B. Braun Medical Kenya will contact you to arrange for the return of the product.
Action for patients/caregivers
No action is required for patients as this medical device is used in a healthcare facility setting.
Further Information
For stock enquiries, please contact B.Braun Medical Kenya Ltd by email at phyllis.kimani@bbraun.com or by phone at +254 723474978 and
You are advised to promptly report any cases of adverse events and suspected substandard and falsified products to the nearest healthcare facility or through the following channels:
- https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic
- USSD code at *271#
- Email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke
- Telephone No. 0795743049
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
For any further information please contact the Pharmacy and Poisons Board by email: pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medical Device Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Vasofix Certo G24X19MM Yellow Batch Number 20A19G8334 and 20A21G8381