| Model Number |
105-5096-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Compatibility Problem (2960); Material Deformation (2976); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a report that an apollo catheter occluded and ruptured (intact) during onyx 34 injection.The patient was undergoing onyx liquid embolization surgery.It was noted the patient's vessel tortuosity was moderate.Mma access vessel diameter was 1.5 mm.No patient symptoms or complications were associated with this event.Slight onyx embolus visible in proximal mma, was not blocking flow appeared to be no effects on patient.Physician felt resistance pushing onyx and catheter slightly buckled, all of a sudden noticed dark spot on fluoro about 30-40cm proximal to catheter tip in proximal mma.Pulled catheter out and catheter was clearly ruptured mid-catheter at a proximal portion of orange segment.The reported device and any accessory devices were prepared, and the catheter was flushed, as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).The catheter was inspected or tested prior to use.The catheter occlusion occurred during onyx injection.There was friction or difficulty during delivery.The injection rate was unknown at the time of reporting; typical injection rate lower than 0.3ml/min.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Continuation of d10: onyx 34 liquid embolic product id 105-7100-080 (lot unknown); 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.
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