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Safe-T-Centesis PIG1280KRecalls & reported problems

Carefusion 2200, Inc · Safe-T-Centesis 8Fr Catheter Drainage Kit - Safe-T-Centesis Catheter Drainage Device, Extension Set, Scalpel, Vacuum Needle, and Sharps Engineered Safety Device · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This CareFusion thoracentesis drainage kit is used to drain fluid from the chest. Reports mostly describe foreign material found in unopened packages, color indicators or labeling that did not read correctly, and catheters or connections that blocked, leaked or came loose, including 2 mentions of pneumothorax. There are 26 adverse event reports, including 3 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
108
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 108 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403076107), received between Jun 14, 2022 and Sep 12, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 105 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination” (95 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 1 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: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 7 reportsNov 2025: 6 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 82 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202682
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination95
  • Image Orientation Incorrect4
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem3
  • Complete Blockage2
  • Retraction Problem2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions105
  • Pneumothorax2
  • Needle Stick/Puncture1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 108 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

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