MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 980 VENTILATOR; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE

Model Number	980X3ENDIUU
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 device evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based on all information received.It was reported that, while in use on a patient, this 980 ventilator generated a background alert indicating the ventilator entered into backup ventilation.The device was available for evaluation.Review of the ventilator logs confirmed the reported backup ventilation (buv).The service personnel (sp) inspected the ventilator and found unit had a device alert with exhalation pressure reading out of range message in logs.Based upon this, sp replaced the exhalation valve flow sensor (evq).The ventilator passed all calibrations and tests per manufacturer specifications at the time of service.The cause of the event could not be established.However, the potential cause of the reported entry into buv was an out of range expiratory pressure measurement which was corrected with the part replacement.The event is included in a data monitoring plan.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, while in use on a patient, this 980 ventilator generated a background alert indicating the ventilator entered into backup ventilation.The patient was removed from the ventilator and placed on an alternate ventilator with no injury.

• Brand Name: 980 VENTILATOR
• Common Device Name: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; micheal collins rd mervue; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; micheal collins rd mervue; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 25032335
• Report Number: 8020893-2026-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 16017573
• Product Code: CBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521172524
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521172524(11)170523
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193056
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

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: 980X3ENDIUU
• Device Catalogue Number: 980X3ENDIUU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/01/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2017
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown