MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. DISCOFIX®; ACCESSORIES, CATHETER

Catalog Number	456003
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
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: nicu was running tpn through the stopcock.The nurse noted there was visible leaking when she hooked up the tpn's.No injury reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One (1) used sample was submitted to the manufacturer for evaluation.Through visual examination, cracks were identified on one of the female luer connections.Additionally, an unknown material was found returned with the stopcock connector.To further assess potential leakage at the stopcock, fluid pressure testing was performed in accordance with the applicable specification.No leakage was observed while the handle was in the off position.However, after turning the handle to the on position, leakage was observed.Based on the investigation, the reported issue was observed.The cause of the crack in the lli-cone could be high tension in combination with disinfectants and/or certain drug ingredients (oil, alcohol, lipids, etc).The reported issue is due to application error/improper handling.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: DISCOFIX®
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 824 12th ave; bethlehem PA 18018
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 824 12th ave; bethlehem PA 18018
• Manufacturer Contact: elena reifenstein ; 824 12th ave; bethlehem, PA 18018 ; 8334251464
• MDR Report Key: 24405355
• Report Number: 2521402-2026-00216
• Device Sequence Number: 9859215
• Product Code: KGZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964183577
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964183577
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K760383
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2026

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: 456003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• 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