TEMNO Elite™ 00884450397763Recalls & reported problems
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Class 2
All models of TEMNO Elite (14)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884450397763), received between Apr 23, 2024 and Apr 30, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem3
- Difficult to Remove3
- Positioning Problem3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Difficult to Advance1
- Difficult to Insert1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Pneumothorax2
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LUNG BIOPSY PROCEDURE, FOLLOWING ACTIVATION OF THE BIOPSY DEVICE, THE OUTER LUMEN DETACHED FROM THE HUB, RESULTING IN THE OUTER LUMEN REMAINING INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PHYSICIAN WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE BOTH THE DETACHED COMPONENT AND THE REMAINING DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT WITHOUT COMPLICATION. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25048017 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CT LUNG BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE OF THE BIOPSY DEVICE BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24957041 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem; Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem
THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT THE BIOPSY NEEDLE DID NOT FITTING PROPERLY IN THE COAXIAL INTRODUCER. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22660673 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2025Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem; Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem
THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT DURING USE, THE NEEDLE WOULD NOT PASS THROUGH THE VALVED COAXIAL NEEDLE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22177999 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2025Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem; Difficult to Remove; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Positioning Problem
THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT THE DURING USE ON A LUNG BIOPSY, THE COAXIAL WITH THE VALVE WAS INSERTED FIRST AND NO RESISTANCE WAS FELT. THE BIOPSY NEEDLE WAS THEN INSERTED AND THE BIOPSY ON THE FLAT TUMOR WAS PERFORMED. UPON ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE NEEDLE FROM THE COAXIAL, IT BECAME STUCK AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. BOTH THE COAXIAL AND NEEDLE WERE REMOVED TOGETHER. MINIMAL BLEEDING WITH NO SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22177916 ↗InjuryOct 8, 2024Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Advance; Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Advance
THE ACCOUNT ALLEGES THAT THE PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING A LUNG BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE INSTRUMENT DID NOT FIRE AND THE BIOPSY NEEDLE DID NOT PASS THROUGH THE COAXIAL NEEDLE SMOOTHLY. DURING THE BIOPSY PROCEDURE THE PATIENT MOVED, RESULTING IN A PNEUMOTHORAX. THE BIOPSY PROCEDURE WAS ABORTED.
Patient problems: Pneumothorax
MAUDE report 20404250 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CUSTOMER ALLEGES THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A PNEUMOTHORAX AFTER USE OF ONE OF THE NEEDLES, REQUIRING A CHEST TUBE AND A 2-DAY HOSPITAL STAY. THE PRODUCT WAS DISPOSED OF AFTER USE.
Patient problems: Pneumothorax
MAUDE report 19168790 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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