MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN DAR; FILTER, BACTERIAL, BREATHING-CIRCUIT

Model Number	350/5879
Medical Device Problem Codes	Use of Device Problem (1670); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that repeated air leaks from anesthesia filter was detected during use in the hospital, which compromised the integrity of the filters and caused intermittent self-test failures on anesthesia machines.The case could not start, as the anesthesia machine was not passing the self test phase.So, everytime the filter had to be replaced.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that sample not in its original packaging showed the lid cracked and the housing partially detached.It was reported that that repeated air leaks from anesthesia filter was detected.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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: DAR
• Common Device Name: FILTER, BACTERIAL, BREATHING-CIRCUIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; via g.bove, 2/4/6/8; mirandola modena,it 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; via g.bove, 2/4/6/8; mirandola modena,it 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24016357
• Report Number: 9680661-2026-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 8939769
• Product Code: CAH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884522041888
• UDI-Public: (01)20884522041888(17)291101(10)24L0810FAX
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TC
• PMA/510(K) Number: K941536
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/30/2026

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: 350/5879
• Device Catalogue Number: 350/5879
• Device Lot Number: 24L0810FAX
• 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: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2024
• 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