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Perifix® 332217Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · PERIFIX® 18 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) Tuohy, PERIFIX 20 Ga. Closed Tip Catheter, 10 mL Glass Luer Lock LOR Tray (Kit) · Class 2

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964178283), received between Sep 21, 2023 and Feb 2, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Jun 5, 2023Open, Classified

    Kits were assembled with the incorrect Filter Straw.

    Z-2002-2023 · Root cause: Mixed-up of materials/components · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 2, 2024Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: THE EPIDURAL NEEDLE BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 18631889 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 21, 2023Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: DETAILED INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: END OF CATHETER BLUE TIP SHEARED OFF. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 17790332 ↗

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