510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Perifix Catheter Connector
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
B.Braun Medical, Inc. · CAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit
Cleared on Oct 1, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K022019 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2002) after a 79-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1984. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Oct 1, 2003
- Review
- 79 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAZ
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K840287 (1984). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK840287 Brachial Plexus Anesthesia TrayBurron Medical Products, Inc. · 1984
- 1 generation backK022019 Perifix Catheter ConnectorB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK032144 Perifix Catheter ConnectorB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK051171 Stingray Epidural Catheter ConnectorEpimed International, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K051171Stingray Epidural Catheter ConnectorEpimed International, Inc. · 2005 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K840287 | Brachial Plexus Anesthesia Tray | Burron Medical Products, Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −1 | K022019 | Perifix Catheter Connector | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K032144 | Perifix Catheter Connector | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K051171 | Stingray Epidural Catheter Connector | Epimed International, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new CAZ device
- #1 K261372 Profoject™ LOR Syringescore 12.4 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K022019 | Perifix Catheter ConnectorSummary page 1…rifix Catheter Connector will be available in two different configurations. The first configuration is the one cleared in 5 10(k) K022019. This new configuration is the same as the previously cleared device except it has a slightly larger inner di… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K051171 | Stingray Epidural Catheter Connector | 2005 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2018 | Class II | Z-3331-2018 | Under Investigation by firm | The catheter connectors may not stay closed during in and in some cases, leakage or disconnection of the catheters from the catheter connectors has been observed. |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Class II | Z-3332-2018 | Under Investigation by firm | The catheter connectors may not stay closed during in and in some cases, leakage or disconnection of the catheters from the catheter connectors has been observed. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 18.4 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K051171 (Epimed International, Inc., 2005) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K022019.
How does its category compare?
All CAZ devicesCAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · CAZ
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAZ
108in 2012
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAZ
1in 2024
Class I (11 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAZ
137in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAZ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 172 | 0 | 81 |
| 2008 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 80 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 29 | 134 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 8 | 139 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 2 | 187 |
| 2012 | 9 | 108 | 0 | 187 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 12 | 276 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 2 | 251 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 1 | 235 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 1 | 372 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 353 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 448 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 472 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 274 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 165 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 270 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 1 | 165 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 137 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 12 (11) | — |
What is it indicated for?
A connection device used to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration devices with a single, common access point to 18 - 19 gauge Perifix catheter for delivery of anesthetics, The connector is used in conjunction with 18 - 19 gauge. Perifix catheters for continuous administration of anesthetic agents.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K032144 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032144: Perifix Catheter Connector.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032144
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026