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PeriVac™ Kit M00443150Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Pericardiocentesis Kit · Class 2

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 08714729744887), received between Mar 4, 2022 and Mar 4, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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

  • Defective Device1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2022Defective Device; Defective Device

    DURING A PERICARDIOCENTESIS PROCEDURE A PERIVAC KIT WAS SELECTED FOR USE. WHEN THE PHYSICIAN SUTURED AROUND THE CATHETER IN ORDER TO FIX IT TO THE CHEST, THE CATHETER WAS SUDDENLY SNAPPED AND BROKE. THE PERIVAC CATHETER WAS EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13672467 ↗

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