MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN DAR; CATHETERS, SUCTION, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL

Model Number	444SP02014
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/09/2026
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 leakage occurred on the white attachment piece to the endotracheal tube of the suction catheter, and no air was entering the lungs.The problem was solved by changing the suction system.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3 and h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the final part of the suction probe pinched inside the rotary valve, generating a damage on the probe and a leakage in the suction system.It was reported that a leakage occurred on the white attachment piece to the endotracheal tube of the suction catheter, and no air was entering the lungs.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: the probe has a black notch that must be used as reference when moving back the probe itself.During the valve closure, the limit indicated by the notch must be positioned into the sleeve, in order to guarantee that the probe does not remain locked in the valve.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: CATHETERS, SUCTION, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL
• 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: 24140301
• Report Number: 9680661-2026-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 8887532
• Product Code: BSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521822894
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521822894(17)300401(10)25D0024FAX
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K031997
• 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): 02/23/2026

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: 444SP02014
• Device Catalogue Number: 444SP02014
• Device Lot Number: 25D0024FAX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2025
• 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