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PleurX 50-7205BRecalls & reported problems

Carefusion 2200, Inc · PleurX Vacuum Bottle, With Drainage Line, 500 mL · Class 2 · Implant

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 10885403229435), received between Feb 12, 2021 and Feb 12, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Sharp Edges” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Sharp Edges1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2021Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges

    IT WAS REPORTED VIA EMAIL: THE SALES REP'S PERSONAL ITEM CONNECTION WAS BURRED AT TIP . PER REP: PLEURX VACUUM BOTTLE CONNECTION FLAW. PHOTO PROVIDED SHOWS FLASH AT ACCESS TIP.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 11322529 ↗

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