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MalfunctionOGE

PERIFIX®

Received Dec 18, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 21, 2024

Report 9610825-2024-00914 · MDR key 20967957

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Model number

4514017C

Lot number

23H25A8701

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER: "DURING THE EXIT OF THE EPIDURAL CATHETER (PERIFIX ONE 401 FILTER SET) FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY, THE TIP OF THE CATHETER WAS CUT OFF FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE EXAMINATION RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE. NOTE: THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED FOR AN ITEM NUMBER THAT IS NOT SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES, HOWEVER SIMILAR ITEMS ARE SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES BY B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.