510(k) · Cleared
ClearedB. Braun Contiplex 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 Aug 14, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K063282 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2007) after a 129-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1984. 1 of the 24 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 12 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 14, 2009
- Review
- 129 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K840287 (1984). 11 ancestors in all, the oldest K801912 (1980). 12 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 24 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 5 generations backK840287 Brachial Plexus Anesthesia TrayBurron Medical Products, Inc. · 1984
- 4 generations backK013041 Plexolong SetsPajunk GmbH · 2002
- 3 generations backK023218 Modification to Plexolong SetsPajunk GmbH · 2003
- 2 generations backK033018 Stimulong Plus Catheter Set Model, VariousPajunk GmbH · 2004
- 1 generation backK063282 Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block SetB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK090995 B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block SetB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK100241 Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686…B.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK113059 Contiplex FXB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK173763 iovera systemMyoscience, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK121846 Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block NeedleB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK220656 iovera SystemPacira Biosciences, Inc. · 2022
Showing 5 of 12 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K801912 Arrow Positive Placement Con/Epidural an4 generations back · 1980
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 12 · See all- K100241Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686, 331685, 331680B.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly7descendants
- K113059Contiplex FXB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly3descendants
- K173763iovera systemMyoscience, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K121846Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block NeedleB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2012 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K220656iovera SystemPacira Biosciences, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K840287 | Brachial Plexus Anesthesia Tray | Burron Medical Products, Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −4 | K013041 | Plexolong Sets | Pajunk GmbH | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K023218 | Modification to Plexolong Sets | Pajunk GmbH | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K033018 | Stimulong Plus Catheter Set Model, Various | Pajunk GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K063282 | Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K090995 | B. Braun Contiplex Continuous Nerve Block Set | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K100241 | Contiplex D Continuous Nerve Block Set, Model 331687, 331686, 331685, 331680 | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K113059 | Contiplex FX | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K173763 | iovera system | Myoscience, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K121846 | Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Needle | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K220656 | iovera System | Pacira Biosciences, Inc. | 2022 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063282 | Contiplex Stim Continuous Nerve Block SetSummary page 1…lass II, Product Code CAZ, 868.5140 PREDICATE DEVICES: Contiplex ® Stim Continuous Nerve Block Set, B. Braun Medical, Inc., K063282, class II, CAZ, 868.5140 DESCRIPTION: The Contiplex ® Continuous Nerve Block Set consists of an 18… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (12)
See all 122 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 1980 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 25 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 3 of the 11 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K100241 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All CAZ devicesCAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, 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 B. Braun Contiplex ® 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 perineural anesthesia and pain management during the pre-operative, perioperative and post-operative periods associated with general and 'orthopedic surgery. The route of administration is perineural (peripheral nerve block). The Contiplex Catheter may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090995 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K090995: B. Braun Contiplex 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/K090995
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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