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Epidural Catheterization Set: medical device reports filed with FDA
545 reports name it, 2008–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Arrow International. Product code CAZ.
- 545
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 30 a year
- 29
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 2 in the 12 months before
- 94.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 69% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 545 reports that name the brand "Epidural Catheterization Set" (anesthesia conduction kit), received between April 2008 and July 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Arrow International. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
29 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 1350% from 2 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (94.9%) and injury (5.1%); across all anesthesia conduction kit reports (product code CAZ) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 69%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are fluid/blood leak (40%), obstruction of flow (6.8%) and loose or intermittent connection (4.8%). The patient problems coded most often are cerebrospinal fluid leakage, headache, lumbar puncture and no patient involvement. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 5,156 reports carrying product code CAZ. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid/blood leak | 218 | 40% | 7.3% |
| Obstruction of flow | 37 | 6.8% | 0.8% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 26 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Breakthe device broke | 25 | 4.6% | 19.3% |
| Failure to advance | 25 | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 22 | 4% | 4.3% |
| Material twisted/bent | 21 | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion | 19 | 3.5% | 1% |
| Activation, positioning or separation problem | 16 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 15 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| No flow | 10 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Physical resistance | 10 | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Separation problem | 10 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| Difficult to advance | 9 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Burst container or vessel | 7 | 1.3% | 0% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Material too soft/flexible | 6 | 1.1% | 0% |
| Physical resistance/sticking | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Premature separation | 4 | 0.7% | 0% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 3 | 0.6% | 8.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cerebrospinal fluid leakage | 16 | 2.9% |
| Headache, lumbar puncture | 9 | 1.7% |
| No patient involvement | 9 | 1.7% |
| Inadequate pain relief | 4 | 0.7% |
| Headachehead pain | 3 | 0.6% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 3 | 0.6% |
| Device embedded in tissue or plaque | 1 | 0.2% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not applicable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Spinal column injury | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Epidural Catheterization Set | Product code CAZ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 545 | 5,156 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 10.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 5.1% | 26.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 94.9% | 69% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 84.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code CAZ
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidural Catheterization Kit | 1,217 | 3 | 0% |
| Portex Spinal Anesthesia Trays | 323 | 0 | 0% |
| Perifix | 760 | 42 | 0% |
| Arrow Epidural Anesthesia Kit | 154 | 12 | 0% |
| Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit | 202 | 15 | 0% |
| Custom Pak | 1,262 | 0 | 0% |
| Arrow | 830 | 65 | 3.4% |
| Portex | 970 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Arrow Epidural Catheterization Set | 187 | 80 | 0% |
| Pencan | 190 | 17 | 0% |
| B Braun | 270 | 12 | 3% |
| Design Options | 174 | 11 | 0% |
| Bd | 191 | 0 | 1% |
| Avanos | 170 | 38 | 1.2% |
| Braun | 365 | 24 | 0.5% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Epidural Catheterization Set reports
How many FDA reports name Epidural Catheterization Set?
545 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 29 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (94.9%) and injury (5.1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
fluid/blood leak (40%), obstruction of flow (6.8%), loose or intermittent connection (4.8%), break (4.6%) and failure to advance (4.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Epidural Catheterization Set was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.