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Connection Shield: medical device reports filed with FDA
276 reports name it, 2011–2016. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Baxter Healthcare - Swinford. Product code KDJ.
- 276
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 18 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 99.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 33% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 276 reports that name the brand "Connection Shield" (set administration for peritoneal dialysis disposable), received between May 2011 and November 2016; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Baxter Healthcare - Swinford. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (99.6%); across all set, administration, for peritoneal dialysis, disposable reports (product code KDJ) death is recorded in 3.3% and malfunction in 33%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are product quality problem (15.9%), component missing (11.6%) and device contamination with chemical or other material (9.4%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Connection Shield was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in November 2016.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 72,328 reports carrying product code KDJ. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product quality problem | 44 | 15.9% | 1% |
| Component missing | 32 | 11.6% | 0.3% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 26 | 9.4% | 0.5% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 23 | 8.3% | 0.1% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 20 | 7.2% | 0.6% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 19 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 13 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Difficult to open or close | 12 | 4.3% | 0.6% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 11 | 4% | 7.5% |
| Hole in material | 11 | 4% | 0.3% |
| Tear, rip or hole in device packaging | 11 | 4% | 0.2% |
| Misassembled | 10 | 3.6% | 0.1% |
| Device packaging compromised | 9 | 3.3% | 0% |
| Breakthe device broke | 6 | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 5 | 1.8% | 3% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 5 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 3 | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Detachment of device component | 3 | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Disconnection | 3 | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Fitting problem | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 94 | 34.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Connection Shield | Product code KDJ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 276 | 72,328 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 33 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0% | 63.6% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.6% | 33% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KDJ
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni | 32,939 | 1,587 | 1.8% |
| MiniCap Transfer Set | 10,161 | 168 | 1.1% |
| MiniCap | 13,806 | 409 | 1.1% |
| Minicap Pd Transfer Set Easy-Lock With Twist Clamp | 1,903 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Renal - Disposable | 1,472 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Uv Flash Transfer Sets | 1,049 | 0 | 0% |
| Extension Set | 1,623 | 66 | 1.3% |
| Capd Solution Transfer Set Short For Uv-Flash | 902 | 0 | 0% |
| Flexicap | 829 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Capd Disconnect Y Set | 685 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Minicap Extend Life Pd Transfset W/Twist Clamp | 603 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Minicap Disconnect Cap | 571 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Safe Lock Apd Luer Lock Connector | 511 | 0 | 0% |
| Locking Titanium Adapter | 494 | 5 | 1% |
| Uv-Flash Solution Transfer Set Short - Japan | 374 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Connection Shield reports
How many FDA reports name Connection Shield?
276 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
product quality problem (15.9%), component missing (11.6%), device contamination with chemical or other material (9.4%), material integrity problem (8.3%) and device operates differently than expected (7.2%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Connection Shield was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.