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Device brand name · Catheter cannula and tubing vascular cardio
EOPA Arterial Cannula: medical device reports filed with FDA
262 reports name it, 2014–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Perfusion Systems. Product code DWF.
- 262
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 21 a year
- 100
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 50 in the 12 months before
- 90.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 73% across the product code
- 1.1%
- classified as death, as reported
- 3 reports · not verified by FDA
262 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "EOPA Arterial Cannula" (catheter cannula and tubing vascular cardio); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Perfusion Systems; received from March 2014 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
100 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 100% from 50 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 (90.1%), injury (8.8%) and death (1.1%); across all catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass reports (product code DWF) death is recorded in 4.8% and malfunction in 73%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are fluid/blood leak (22.5%), mechanical problem (20.6%) and material deformation (19.5%). The patient problems coded most often are hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding, no patient involvement and stroke/cva. 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
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 6,314 reports carrying product code DWF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid/blood leak | 59 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 54 | 20.6% | 6.7% |
| Material deformation | 51 | 19.5% | 7.2% |
| Material puncture/hole | 45 | 17.2% | 5.3% |
| Component missing | 20 | 7.6% | 1% |
| Material separation | 18 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| Nonstandard device | 14 | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| Contamination | 11 | 4.2% | 2.9% |
| Misassembled during installation | 10 | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| Breakthe device broke | 9 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 7 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Obstruction of flow | 6 | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Device markings/labelling problema problem with the device markings or label | 4 | 1.5% | 1% |
| Delivered as unsterile product | 3 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Unexpected color | 3 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Air/gas in device | 2 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 2 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Increase in pressure | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Manufacturing, packaging or shipping problem | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 1 | 0.4% | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 33 | 12.6% |
| No patient involvement | 18 | 6.9% |
| Stroke/cva | 4 | 1.5% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 2 | 0.8% |
| Atrial fibrillationan irregular heart rhythm | 2 | 0.8% |
| Renal failurekidney failure | 2 | 0.8% |
| Vascular dissection | 2 | 0.8% |
| Aortic dissection | 1 | 0.4% |
| Arrhythmia | 1 | 0.4% |
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 1 | 0.4% |
| Perforation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Pseudoaneurysm | 1 | 0.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | EOPA Arterial Cannula | Product code DWF | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 262 | 6,314 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 4.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 11 | 48 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 8.8% | 19.9% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 90.1% | 73% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 92.9% | 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 DWF
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Tubing Pack | 1,039 | 353 | 1.1% |
| Cannula 77010 Art One Piece 10fr | 211 | 160 | 0% |
| Endoplege Coronary Sinus Catheter | 254 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Cardiovascular Procedure Kit | 553 | 0 | 1.3% |
| Endoclamp Aortic Catheter | 169 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheter | 1,165 | 37 | 0.2% |
| Arctic Sun 5000 | 15,438 | 1,032 | 0% |
| Catheter | 244 | 9 | 3.7% |
| Tubing Set | 336 | 104 | 14% |
| Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kit | 150 | 24 | 0.7% |
| Terumo | 181 | 0 | 2.8% |
| Unknown ArcticGel Pads | 517 | 20 | 0% |
| Argyle | 871 | 60 | 1% |
| Artic Sun 5000 115v Na | 240 | 0 | 0% |
| Codman | 183 | 0 | 1.6% |
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 EOPA Arterial Cannula reports
How many FDA reports name EOPA Arterial Cannula?
262 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 100 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (90.1%), injury (8.8%) and death (1.1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
fluid/blood leak (22.5%), mechanical problem (20.6%), material deformation (19.5%), material puncture/hole (17.2%) and component missing (7.6%). 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 EOPA Arterial Cannula 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.