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Caresite® 470104Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · CARESITE® Needleless Connector, 14" Bonded Small Bore Extension Set · Class 2

All models of Caresite (23)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964115066), received between Mar 6, 2020 and Jun 12, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Leak/Splash3
  • Fluid/Blood Leak2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • Blood Loss1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE B. BRAUN AFFILIATE: COMPLAINT: DURING INFUSION, THE TUBE AND VALVE BODY BECAME DETACHED, CAUSING BLOOD TO LEAK. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19519389 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: COMPLAINT: A LIQUID LEAK OCCURRED. A LIQUID LEAK WAS DISCOVERED WHILE ADMINISTERING ANTI-CANCER DRUGS. AFTER THAT, THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED USING PHYSIOLOGICAL SALINE AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPRODUCED. IT IS UNCLEAR WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18271177 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 20, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: WHEN THE USER TRIED TO LOCK THE SALINE SOLUTION, THE VALVE PART CAME OFF AND BLOOD LEAKED. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14743416 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 10, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT BLOOD WAS LEAKING AROUND THE GREEN CONNECTOR. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10385465 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 6, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: THE SET LEAKED BLOOD DURING USE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Blood Loss

    MAUDE report 9797204 ↗

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