MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA CATHETER PASSER; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, INTRASPINAL, SHORT TER

Model Number	8591-38
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received from a healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative (rep) regarding an implanted infusion pump.It was reported that when the surgeon was using the catheter passer, the tip broke during removal.The surgeon did not realize it at that time, but the piece was found prior to completion.The reporter was concerns about if they did not realize that it happened and what would happen.Tip reinforcement was suggested to the manufacturer.It was noted that the rep was not present during the procedure and the product was being used to implant a non-medtronic device.It was unknown if there were any environmental, external, or patient factors that may have led or contributed to the issue.It was unknown if any diagnostics/troubleshooting performed.It was unknown if there were any interventions/actions taken to resolve the issue.It was unknown if the issue was resolved.It was noted that the hcp had no further information.
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
H3.The returned pump was subjected to a series of standard tests that include but is not limited to visual inspection and functional testing.Analysis identified the obturator was broken.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: CATHETER PASSER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, INTRASPINAL, SHORT TER
• 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 ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 23732690
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-03254
• Device Sequence Number: 10632009
• Product Code: MAJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000031404
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000031404(17)300628(10)0231542678
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P860004
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/22/2025

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: 8591-38
• Device Catalogue Number: 8591-38
• Device Lot Number: 0231542678
• 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: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2025
• 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: Female