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Perifix® 332221Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · PERIFIX® 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) Tuohy, PERIFIX 20 Ga. Closed Tip Catheter, 5 mL Glass Luer Lock LOR Tray (Kit) · Class 2

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

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 04046964178344), received between May 18, 2021 and May 18, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Break; Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS PULLED FROM THE PATIENT WITH MISSING TIP, CT SCAN WAS NEGATIVE. POSSIBLE LOT NUMBERS PROVIDED: LOT NUMBER 0061763870; EXPIRY DATE 01/01/2022; PRODUCTION DATE 02/01/2021. LOT NUMBER 0061761010; EXPIRY DATE 01/01/2022; PRODUCTION DATE 01/11/2021.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 11840361 ↗

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