Catheter Passer 48407Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Ps Medical, Inc. · PASSER 48407 CATHETER 38CM DISP. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000027858), received between Jan 20, 2023 and Jun 5, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Fracture3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A CATHETER PASSER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR HANDLE BROKE INTO 3 PIECES UPON SURGEON USE. THE PIECES WERE RECOVERED AND PLACED TOGETHER FOR VISUAL THAT ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE ACCOUNTED FOR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22152048 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2023Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A CATHETER PASSER BEING USED DURING VENTRICULOPERITONEAL BYPASS INTERVENTIONS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEALTHCARE PROCESSIONAL NOTICED THAT THE NIPPLE WHICH LOCKS THE PLASTIC GUIDE INSIDE THE HANDLE BROKE DURING INTERVENTIONS. THE EVENT EXTENDED THE DURATION OF THE SURGERY BY AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16215153 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2023Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture
ON (B)(6) 2023, MPXR REPORT #: (B)(4) (REP HCP FOR): MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A CATHETER PASSER BEING USED DURING VENTRICULOPERITONEAL BYPASS INTERVENTIONS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEALTHCARE PROCESSIONAL NOTICED THAT THE NIPPLE WHICH LOCKS THE PLASTIC GUIDE INSIDE THE HANDLE BROKE DURING INTERVENTIONS. THE EVENT EXTENDED THE DURATION OF THE SURGERY BY AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16214884 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.