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MalfunctionOGE

PERIFIX®

Received Jun 1, 2026 · Event occurred May 2, 2026

Report 2521402-2026-00554 · MDR key 25348980

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Catalog number

332079

Lot number

0062057439

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN MEDICAL INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). NO SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION. BASED ON THE DATA FROM THE INVESTIGATION WE ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED INCIDENT. THE REPORTED DEFECT WAS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED. THE ACTUAL DEFECTIVE DEVICE IS A VALUABLE TOOL IN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. WE WILL MAINTAIN THIS REPORT FOR FURTHER REFERENCES AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR OTHER REPORTS FOR SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. IF ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, A FOLLOW UP WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: COMPLAINTS OF FX CATHETER SNAPPING DURING THERAPY.