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Contiplex® 332170Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · Contiplex® Echo Tray with Contiplex Ultra 360 Needle · Class 2

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046955150663), received between Jul 20, 2020 and Jul 24, 2020 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

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

  • Break3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Difficult to Remove1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2020Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: END USER REPORTS THAT THE CATHETER IS SHEARING DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10323028 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2020Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3: END USER REPORTS THAT THE CATHETER IS SHEARING DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10323026 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2020Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: END USER REPORTS THAT THE CATHETER IS SHEARING DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10323017 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 20, 2020Difficult to Remove; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Difficult to Remove; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AFTER BEING IN PLACE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THE CATHETER WAS A FEMORAL NERVE CATHETER AND REQUIRED A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO HAVE THE CATHETER REMOVED. PATIENT INJURY - SURGICAL PROCEDURE REQUIRED TO REMOVE CATHETER

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10295624 ↗

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