Perifix® 332254Recalls & reported problems
B. Braun Medical Inc. · PERIFIX® 20 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) Tuohy, 5 mL Glass Luer Lock LOR Tray (Kit) · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 04046964178788), received between Jun 26, 2020 and Jan 27, 2026 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: UPON OPENING THE PRODUCT, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT A LONG PIECE OF HAIR WAS WRAPPED ON THE APPLICATOR. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24188455 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2020Break; Break
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10199706 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2020Break; Break
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 3: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10199704 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2020Break; Break
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10199476 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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