Espocan® 333182Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04046964179242), received between Jun 29, 2017 and Jun 29, 2017 — 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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJun 29, 2017Break; Break

  AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: DURING THE EPIDURAL PROCEDURE FOR A LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WHERE THE TIP OF THE PERIFIX 20 GAUGE CLOSED TIP CATH BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT'S EPIDURAL SPACE. ON REMOVAL, THE BLACK TICK MARK INDICATING THE TIP WAS NOT NOTED TO BE PRESENT. NO BLEEDING WAS NOTED AT INSERTION SITE NOR WAS A REMNANT OF THE CATHETER. A CT SCAN WAS ORDERED AND PERFORMED SHORTLY AFTERWARD. CT WAS READ BY TWO RADIOLOGISTS WHO FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF CATHETER REMAINING. NO INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6677734 ↗