510(k) · Cleared
ClearedContiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set
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 Jun 20, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K030937 (Arrow International, Inc., 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 232-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1984. 1 of the 24 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 20, 2007
- Review
- 232 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K840287 (1984). 10 ancestors in all, the oldest K801912 (1980). 13 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 1 of the 24 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 4 generations backK840287 Brachial Plexus Anesthesia TrayBurron Medical Products, Inc. · 1984
- 3 generations backK013041 Plexolong SetsPajunk GmbH · 2002
- 2 generations backK023218 Modification to Plexolong SetsPajunk GmbH · 2003
- 1 generation backK033018 Stimulong Plus Catheter Set Model, VariousPajunk GmbH · 2004
- This deviceK063282 Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block SetB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 12 of its ownK090995 B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block SetB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK100241 Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686…B.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK113059 Contiplex FXB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK173763 iovera systemMyoscience, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK121846 Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block NeedleB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K801912 Arrow Positive Placement Con/Epidural an3 generations back · 1980
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K090995B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block SetB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly12descendants
- K100241Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686, 331685, 331680B.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K113059Contiplex FXB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K173763iovera systemMyoscience, Inc. · 2018 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K121846Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block NeedleB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012 · 3 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K840287 | Brachial Plexus Anesthesia Tray | Burron Medical Products, Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −3 | K013041 | Plexolong Sets | Pajunk GmbH | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K023218 | Modification to Plexolong Sets | Pajunk GmbH | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K033018 | Stimulong Plus Catheter Set Model, Various | Pajunk GmbH | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063282 | Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K090995 | B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block Set | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K100241 | Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686, 331685, 331680 | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K113059 | Contiplex FX | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K173763 | iovera system | Myoscience, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K121846 | Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Needle | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new CAZ device
- #1 K261372 Profoject™ LOR Syringescore 12.4 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K030937 | Stimucath Continuous Nerve Block Set, Models AB-02030, AB-02060, AB-02090, AB-02030-PK…Summary page 1…R 868.5140 - Anesthetic Conduction Kit Class LI, Product Code CAZ PREDICATE DEVICES: Arrow StimuCath Continuous Nerve Block Set 5 10(k) K030937 PAJUNK QmbH Stimulong Plus Catheter Sets 5 10(k) K033018 DESCRfl'TION: The CONTIPLEX* Stimt Continuou… | 2003 |
| * | K033018 | Stimulong Plus Catheter Set Model, VariousSummary page 1…Code CAZ PREDICATE DEVICES: Arrow StimuCath Continuous Nerve Block Set 5 10(k) K030937 PAJUNK QmbH Stimulong Plus Catheter Sets 5 10(k) K033018 DESCRfl'TION: The CONTIPLEX* Stimt Continuous Nerve Block Set is a kit that contains a stimulating cat… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 131 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K090995 | B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block Set | 2009 | 12 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K801912Arrow Positive Placement Con/Epidural anArrow Intl., Inc. · 1980 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1980 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K090995 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 12 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K030937.
How does its category compare?
All CAZ devicesCAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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?
The CONTIPLEX® Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set is intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and/or pain management during the pre-operative, perioperative and post-operative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery. Routes of administration are perineural (peripheral nerve block). The CONTIPLEX® catheter can be used for up to 72 hours.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063282 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063282: Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063282
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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