MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ) ENDOFLIP; SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY (ELECTRICAL)

Model Number	EF-325N
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there were black debris in the syringe.There was no patient involvement.Functional testing of the return device confirmed a manufacturing fault.The root cause of the observed condition was determined to be a result of a manufacturing activity.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed black particulate matter suspended in the saline solution.Biological contamination has been identified in prior syringes containing particulate contamination.It was reported that a foreign object was found in the package or product.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.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: ENDOFLIP
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY (ELECTRICAL)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 25163810
• Report Number: 9681384-2026-00534
• Device Sequence Number: 10694172
• Product Code: FFX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521809420
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521809420(17)261025(10)24J1292JZ(20)03
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160725
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2026

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: EF-325N
• Device Catalogue Number: EF-325N
• Device Lot Number: 24J1292JZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2024
• 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