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MalfunctionOGE

PERIFIX®

Received Apr 20, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 3, 2026

Report 2521402-2026-00405 · MDR key 24924583

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Catalog number

332079

Lot number

0062048547

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: SEVERAL CRNAS HAVE REPORTED AT LEAST 3 CATHETER DISCONNECTS OR BROKEN CATHETERS. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE CATHETER SLIPPED OUT OF THE CONNECTOR OR IF THE CATHETER BROKE OFF. AT LEAST ONE INCIDENT REPORTED WHERE CATHETER "BROKE" AND A PIECE OF THE CATHETER REMAINED IN THE CONNECTOR. IN ADDITION, A CRNA OPENED A TRAY (332079) LOT 0062048547 AND APPLIED GENTLE/CONSTANT PULL TO THE CATHETER ON BOTH ENDS RESULTING IN THE CATHETER TO SNAP AND COME APART.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN MEDICAL INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW UP WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS BECOME AVAILABLE.