MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO ACCESSORY APU548 AORTIC PUNCH LNG 4.8MM; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number	APU548
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information that prior to use of three accessory devices, it was reported that packaging defects were observed.It was stated that the package seals were broken and were open and it was noted that it looked like the plastic was melted on one side.The devices were not used.It was also reported that the facility had these devices in storage for three months prior to noticing the package defect.The devices were stored in a bin on a shelf in a hallway.No other devices stored here had packaging issues.No patient involvement was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual inspection of the returned device showed evidence of damage/deformity to the packaging with the tyvek open in some places.Th e reported packaging defects were confirmed.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Conclusion: the investigation is in progress.A supplemental report will be submitted after completion of the investigation.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Updated h6 - added fdm code, updated fdr and fdc codes correction: d3 details corrected medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: ACCESSORY APU548 AORTIC PUNCH LNG 4.8MM
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc CA 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc CA 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 19570561
• Report Number: 2025587-2024-03550
• Device Sequence Number: 6197534
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000122256
• UDI-Public: 00763000122256
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/26/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/06/2025
• Device Model Number: APU548
• Device Catalogue Number: APU548
• Device Lot Number: 227490394
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2024; 01/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024; 02/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown