MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA APS¿ (AUTOMATIC PERIODIC STIMULATION) ELECTRODE; ELECTRODE, NEEDLE

Model Number	8228052
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: analysis mentioned that the device was placed in a small resealable bag and returned wrapped in a yellow biohazard bag.There were no traces of contamination observed on the returned device.However (upon return), it was observed that the lead wire contact was not exposed/flush to the c-clip body opening.When returned, the contact was recessed inside the c-clip body by approximately 0.05 inches from the c-clip opening.The resistance shall be less than 25 ohms end to end, and the actual measurement was 11.9 ohms which was in specification.The complaint was confirmed, due to an out of specification condition.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thyroidectomy procedure there was no noticeable damage on the product package.A new unit of aps electrode was opened.Once the surgeon attached the aps to the vagus, there was no baseline reading as the machine couldn¿t detect the electrode.Checked the aps and there was no visible electrode in aps clip.Surgeon open new aps and everything worked fine.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: previously added imdrf annex code d16 is no longer valid.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant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: APS¿ (AUTOMATIC PERIODIC STIMULATION) ELECTRODE
• Common Device Name: ELECTRODE, NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA; zona franca de san isidro; carretera san isidro, km 17; santo domingo 11500 ; DR 11500
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA; zona franca de san isidro; carretera san isidro, km 17; santo domingo 11500 ; DR 11500
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 6743 southpoint drive north; jacksonville, FL 32216 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 22711180
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-02106
• Device Sequence Number: 15848802
• Product Code: GXZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000034085
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000034085(17)290303(10)0230960534
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083124
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2025

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 Model Number: 8228052
• Device Catalogue Number: 8228052
• Device Lot Number: 0230960534
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2025
• 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