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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 15, 2025

Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descriptions: 1. CESK ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIV HOSP. 2. CESK EAST JEFFERSON GEN HOSP 20071769. 3. CESK FLETCHER ALLEN HOSPITAL. 4. CESK WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER. 5. CESK DETROIT MEDICAL CTR 20064586. 6. CESK ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER. 7. CESK EPIDURAL BLOCK TRAY. 8. CESK, BSW EPIDURAL TRAY. 9. CESK HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL. 10. CESK CE17TKFC10L. 11. CESK WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER.

Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.

Recall #
Z-0126-2026
Affected scope
5,770 units
Initiated
September 18, 2025
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B Braun Medical INC recalled Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descript… - a moderate-severity action.

Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descript… was recalled by B Braun Medical INC in October 15, 2025. Reason: Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0126-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

B Braun Medical INC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position..

Moderate
severity level
6K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 15, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0126-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descriptions: 1. CESK ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIV HOSP. 2. CESK EAST JEFFERSON GEN HOSP 20071769. 3. CESK FLETCHER ALLEN HOSPITAL. 4. CESK WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER. 5. CESK DETROIT MEDICAL CTR 20064586. 6. CESK ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER. 7. CESK EPIDURAL BLOCK TRAY. 8. CESK, BSW EPIDURAL TRAY. 9. CESK HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL. 10. CESK CE17TKFC10L. 11. CESK WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER. 12. CESK FLORIDA HOSPITAL. 13. CESK RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM. 14. CESK MAYO CLINIC OB. 15. CESK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS. 16. CESK HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL. 17. CESK OHIO STATE UNIV MEDICAL CENTER. 18. CESK NORTONS WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S. 19. CESK BEN TAUB. 20. CESK PENN MEDICINE CONTINUOUS-ORIG CUST. 21. CESK ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL. 22. CESK UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MED CTR. 23. CESK RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. 24. CESK ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER. 25. CESK INTEGRIS HEALTH. 26. CESK UMASS MEMORIAL. 27. CESK STANFORD UNIV HOSP 20054718. 28. CESK OVERLAKE HOSPITAL. 29. CESK CHRIST HOSPITAL 20057985. 30. CESK NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL.

Reason for recall

Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0126-2026
Date reported October 15, 2025
Date initiated September 18, 2025
Recalling firm B Braun Medical INC
Firm location Allentown, PA
Affected scope 5,770 units
Distribution Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

5,770 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descriptions: 1. CESK ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIV HOSP. 2. CESK EAST JEFFERSON GEN HOSP 20071769. 3. CESK FLETCHER ALLEN HOSPITAL. 4. CESK WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER. 5. CESK DETROIT MEDICAL CTR 20064586. 6. CESK ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER. 7. CESK EPIDURAL BLOCK TRAY. 8. CESK, BSW EPIDURAL TRAY. 9. CESK HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL. 10. CESK CE17TKFC10L. 11. CESK WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER. 12. CESK FLORIDA HOSPITAL. 13. CESK RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM. 14. CESK MAYO CLINIC OB. 15. CESK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS. 16. CESK HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL. 17. CESK OHIO STATE UNIV MEDICAL CENTER. 18. CESK NORTONS WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S. 19. CESK BEN TAUB. 20. CESK PENN MEDICINE CONTINUOUS-ORIG CUST. 21. CESK ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL. 22. CESK UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MED CTR. 23. CESK RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. 24. CESK ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER. 25. CESK INTEGRIS HEALTH. 26. CESK UMASS MEMORIAL. 27. CESK STANFORD UNIV HOSP 20054718. 28. CESK OVERLAKE HOSPITAL. 29. CESK CHRIST HOSPITAL 20057985. 30. CESK NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL.. Recalled by B Braun Medical INC. Units affected: 5,770 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the lid of the catheter connector to be in the incorrect position.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 15, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0126-2026.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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