Design Options® 555110Recalls & reported problems
B. Braun Medical Inc. · Continuous Epidural Tray · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04046964313653), received between Aug 16, 2022 and Aug 30, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Remove2
- Break1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 30, 2022Break; Break
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: DETAILED INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: EPIDURAL CATHETER HAD TO BE SURGICALLY REMOVED FROM PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 15323662 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: DETAILED INQUIRY DESCRIPTION: THE PATIENT REQUIRED SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO REMOVE THE INTACT EPIDURAL. THE NEUROSURGEON FOUND A DEFECT IN THE CATHETER SHEATH ON REMOVAL. NO INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15281455 ↗InjuryAug 16, 2022Difficult to Remove
EPIDURAL CATHETER UNABLE TO BE REMOVED, REQUIRED SURGICAL REMOVAL. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 15242082 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.