MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A. APEX¿; CONTAINER, I.V.

Catalog Number	2112529
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the user facility: please look at the attached photo of a strange orange stain in the port.This order was scrapped and remade.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One (1) sample and one (1) photo were submitted to the manufacturer for evaluation.Through visual examination of the photo, it was observed that the bag was already filled and had a pale orange spot on the filling tube after the non-reopening clamp towards the lf connector.Through visual examination of the sample, the presence of a round, pale orange spot on the filling tube with an approximate size of 2.5 mm in diameter embedded into the tubing wall was observed.The reported issue is confirmed.The bag was filled with saline solution and then filtered on a membrane.The results showed that the spot is a superficial inclusion within the tubing wall rather than a detachable particle.The appearance of the spot indicates an issue that occurred during the production of the tube, likely caused by residual of raw material melted during extrusion, which went undetected by the operator during the subsequent production phases due to its minimal size and appearance.This defect is considered cosmetic and does not compromise the integrity or safety of the product.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.

• Brand Name: APEX¿
• Common Device Name: CONTAINER, I.V.
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A.; via xxv luglio 11; mirandola, 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A.; via xxv luglio 11; mirandola, 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer Contact: elena reifenstein ; 901 marcon blvd; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 24121407
• Report Number: 9681240-2025-00090
• Device Sequence Number: 15831629
• Product Code: KPE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964539121
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964539121
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K041415
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 2112529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown