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NA TAL103Recalls & reported problems

Pajunk Medical Systems, LP · CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY Tuohy Epidural Needle 18G x 4“ with EpiLong Catheter, Closed Tip, 20G · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00858965006229), received between Jul 12, 2019 and Jul 12, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ON (B)(6) 2019 DOCTOR PLACED THE EPILONG TUOHY 18GX103 NEEDLE IN PATIENT AND PULLED ON THE HUB OF THE STYLET TO REMOVE IT. THE HUB CAME OFF THE END OF THE STYLET, WHICH REMAINED IN THE NEEDLE. CUSTOMER DID NOT SAVE THE PRODUCT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8786133 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.