MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. CARESITE MICRO¿; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	354269
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported by user facility: event 1: the end cap (micro luer access device) is becoming disconnected immediately upon opening or during use.In multiple instances, this has resulted in contamination (e.G., sets falling to the floor) and, in one case, blood exposure after the device was connected to the patient".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).No sample and/or lot number were provided.Further investigation of the complaint is not possible without a sample and/or lot number.The reported defect was unable to be confirmed.The actual defective device is 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.

• Brand Name: CARESITE MICRO¿
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• 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: 25031591
• Report Number: 2521402-2026-00426
• Device Sequence Number: 13293562
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046955773183
• UDI-Public: (01)04046955773183
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153293
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

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: 354269
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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