The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0126-2026·Announced 2025-10-15

PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray Catheter Connector Lid Position Defect Recall

B. Braun Medical is recalling 5,770 Design Options PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Trays due to a potential defect where the catheter connector lid may be positioned incorrectly. The recall affects units distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The product is classified as FDA Class II. Although the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, the defect affects a sterile medical device used in sensitive epidural procedures, representing a theoretical risk of harm. This falls under the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Design Options PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Trays, product code CESK, manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc., are subject to a nationwide recall affecting 5,770 units.

The recalled product has a potential defect where the lid of the catheter connector may be positioned incorrectly. This defect could affect the proper function and sterility of the device during epidural anesthesia procedures.

The affected trays were distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities in over 40 states. Specific lot numbers and UDI codes are available from the FDA. The recalled products have an expiration date of July 31, 2026.

Healthcare facilities and individuals with affected units should contact B. Braun Medical Inc. or their hospital supplier for return, replacement, or proper disposal instructions. Any adverse events should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch program.

The recalled product

Product
Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descriptions: 1. CESK ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIV HOSP. 2. CESK EAST JEFFERSON GEN HOSP 20071769. 3. CESK FLETCHER ALLEN HOSPITAL. 4. CESK WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER. 5. CESK DETROIT MEDI
Manufacturer
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Category
Medical Device — Epidural Anesthesia
Hazard
  • catheter-connector-defect
  • assembly-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • 1. REF: 551028
  • Product Code: CESK
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964306334
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964306327
  • Lot Number: 0062017630. 2. REF: 551474
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964306938
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964306921
  • Lot Number: 0062006292. 3. REF: 551630
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964307560
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964307546
  • Lot Number: 0062017605. 4. REF: 551749: Product Code: CESK
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964307942
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964307935
  • Lot Number: 0062017615. 5. REF: 551769: Product Code: CESK
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964308024
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964308017
  • Lot Number: 0062006304. 6. REF: 551998: Product Code: CESK
  • UDI-DI (Primary): 04046964310942
  • UDI-DI (Unit of Use): 04046964310928
  • Lot Number: 0062014368. 7. REF: 552006: Product Code: CESK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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