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Perifix® 333521Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · Perifix® SoftTip Epidural Anesthesia Catheter - 20 Ga. x 40 in., Closed Tip · Class 2

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964179945), received between Sep 24, 2019 and Feb 5, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (2 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 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: 1 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Break

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: CATHETER TIP BROKE OFF AT END OF TUOHY NEEDLE WHEN USED FOR PERIPHERAL BLOCK. FOREIGN MATTER REMAINS IN PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 24267575 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 1: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER CONNECTORS DO NOT STAY CLOSED. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9112722 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: EVENT 2: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER CONNECTORS DO NOT STAY CLOSED. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9112717 ↗

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