NA 41407Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169472334), received between Sep 25, 2020 and Apr 5, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

29 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K874498); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 5, 2022Break; Fracture; Infusion or Flow Problem; Break; Fracture; Infusion or Flow Problem

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A CATHETER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RECEIVED A VP-SHUNT IN 2018, DUE TO THE "NPH" DIAGNOSIS. THERE IS A HISTORY OF CLINICAL DETERIORATION "SINCE SOME MONTHS" AND AN X-RAY PICTURE SHOWED INTERRUPTION AT THE VENTRICULAR CATHETER. THE PRODUCT WAS NOTED TO BE DAMAGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW PRODUCT DURING A REVISION SURGERY. IT WAS NOTED THAT IT WAS UNKNOWN IF ANY BROKEN PIECES OF THE PRODUCT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14014530 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REPORTED THAT THE OTHER INSTRUMENT THE DOCTOR USED WAS FORCEPS OR DISSECTOR; HOWEVER, THEY DIDN'T REMEMBER FOR SURE. IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THE SNAP ASSEMBLY TOOL; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE LOCK MECHANISM AT THE VENTRICULAR CATHETER SIDE, AND THAT'S WHY THE DOCTOR USED ANOTHER TOOL INSIDE THE SNAP LOCK.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10587906 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K874498. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1144-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 3 CM, Ref 27802A. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar po
• Z-1138-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 7 CM, Ref 27708D. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1129-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, BioGlide, Catalog Number 27782F. Sizes: 9 CM in length, REF (240) 27782F. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plas
• Z-1140-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 3 CM, Ref 27708F. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1136-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 5 CM, Ref 27708B. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1137-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 6 CM, Ref 27708C. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1143-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 11 CM, Ref 27708J Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1135-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 4 CM, Ref 27708A. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1127-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, BioGlide, Catalog Number 27782H. Sizes: 11 CM in length, REF (240) 27782H. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek pla
• Z-1151-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 10 CM, Ref 27802H. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar p
• Z-1142-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 10 CM, Ref 27708H. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The
• Z-1125-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, BioGlide, Catalog Number 27782K. Sizes:5.5CM in length, REF (240) 27782K. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plas
• Z-1133-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, BioGlide, Catalog Number 27782B. Sizes: 5 CM in length, REF (240) 27782B. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plas
• Z-1130-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Innervision Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, BioGlide, Catalog Number 27782E. Sizes: 8 CM in length, REF (240) 27782E. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plas
• Z-1141-2009 · Feb 12, 2009 · Terminated
  Snap Shunt Ventricular Catheter, Standard, with BioGlide, 9CM, Ref 27708G. Each catheter is provided in a sealed Tyvek plastic tray placed within a sealed Tyvek/Mylar pouch. The s

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