MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV EUPHORA RX; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY,

Model Number	EUP3012X
Medical Device Problem Codes	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Material Deformation (2976); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after removal of one euphora rx coronary balloon catheter from the hoop, the stylet was found to be melted into the balloon and cut through the physician's glove.The catheter/delivery system was noted to be deformed at the tip.There was no damage noted to packaging.There were no issues noted when removing the device from the hoop/tray.The device was inspected prior to use with issues noted.Negative prep was not performed.There was no patient involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
Additional information: no resistance was noted while removing the device from the hoop.It was difficult to remove the protective sheath/packaging stylette.No force was used when removing the protective sheath / packaging stylette.The device was not flushed in the hoop/placed in a bowl of saline to activate the hydrophilic coating.The user was not injured as a result of the stylet tearing the glove.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
Product analysis: the device was returned for evaluation.The device was returned with the stylette stuck in the device and the balloon protector partially removed and deformed.A visual inspection found that the shaft was kinked, the balloon bond was stretched, and that the tip was stretched.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: EUPHORA RX
• Common Device Name: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY,
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV; av. paseo cucapah 10510 el lag; tijuana baja california,mx 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV; av. paseo cucapah 10510 el lag; tijuana baja california,mx 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 22950717
• Report Number: 9617601-2025-01275
• Device Sequence Number: 15850884
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169560147
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169560147(17)251112(10)227736291
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143480
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/06/2025

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: 11/12/2025
• Device Model Number: EUP3012X
• Device Catalogue Number: EUP3012X
• Device Lot Number: 227736291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2025; 11/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2025; 11/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2023
• 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