CG FUTURE® 638RL38 (UDI 00613994758736)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · RING 638RL38 CG FUTURE 10L MEXICO · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994758736), received between Jul 20, 2017 and May 16, 2022 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (4 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage1
- Mitral Regurgitation1
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation1
- No Code Available1
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 16, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 33MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 14408460 ↗InjuryOct 18, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE INITIAL IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY MITRAL BAND, THE LEAFLETS WERE NOT COAPTING PROPERLY DUE TO THE CHORDEATENDINA. AS A RESULT THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A NON MEDTRONIC PRODUCT. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12647200 ↗InjuryJul 8, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38 MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 30 MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation
MAUDE report 12139012 ↗InjuryApr 3, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS 36MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 34MM RING OF THE SAME MODEL. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation; No Information
MAUDE report 8480671 ↗InjuryJul 20, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING WAS IMPLANTED AND EXPLANTED DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE PATIENT'S NATIVE TISSUE. NO OTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 6730518 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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