Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23301 |
| Brand Name: | Perifix Epidural Set, Anaesthesia kit, epidural |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multible Lot numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Melsungen AG |
| Brand Name: | Espocan & Perifix NZ Kits |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple Lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd |
| Brand Name: | Contiplex |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple Lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | B Braun New Zealand Ltd HSBC Tower 188 Quay Street Parnell AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 021 784 724 |
| Manufacturer: | B Braun Melsungen AG |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has found that the Perifix Catheter Connector may not remain closed during use. In some cases this has led to leakage or disconnection of the catheter from the Perifix Catheter Connector. A follow-up notice is intended to provide additional information regarding the steps which the manufacturer is taking to address concerns with the Perifix® Catheter Connectors due to reports of catheter connectors not remaining closed during use. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/2/2019 |
