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
Recalls naming this device
- 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.