MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LLC NELLCOR; OXIMETER

Model Number	10005941
Medical Device Problem Codes	Incorrect Measurement (1383); Failure to Analyze Signal (1539)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
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 the pulse oximeter did not match the patient's baseline condition, was slow to respond, and displayed a sudden drop without recording the curve.It was unknown if there was any patient involvement or complications as a result of the 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 the device was received in fair and visual condition.Functionally, the spo2 module was defective.It was reported that the pulse oximeter did not match the patient's baseline condition, was slow to respond, and displayed a sudden drop without recording the curve.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to a component failure.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: front bezel was damaged (cracked) and worn, pin on the rotary dial of the printed circuit board was broken and the button cell backup battery was depleted.The issues were resolved by replacing the spo2 module, main board (including button cell battery, and the front panel).The most likely cause for the additional condition is traced to a component failure.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: NELLCOR
• Common Device Name: OXIMETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LLC; 6135 gunbarrel ave; boulder,co 00000 ; KS 00000
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LLC; 6135 gunbarrel ave; boulder,co 00000 ; KS 00000
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24577302
• Report Number: 2936999-2026-00077
• Device Sequence Number: 9157876
• Product Code: DQA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521163454
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521163454(17)350628
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120773
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/14/2026

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: 10005941
• Device Catalogue Number: 10005941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown