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NA 44102Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Ps Medical, Inc. · RES 44102 VENT CATH 18MM SIDE IN IMP · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00643169466777), received between Apr 28, 2017 and Apr 28, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (1 report).

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

  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2017Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED TO MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY THAT DURING PRE-OPERATIVE PREPARATION, THE DEVICE WAS PRIMED, BUT WATER LEAKED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, SINCE A DEVICE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED, THE DEVICE WAS NEVER IMPLANTED AND WAS DISCARDED IN THE HOSPITAL.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6531871 ↗

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