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Device brand name · Minicap
Minicap Disconnect Cap: medical device reports filed with FDA
571 reports name it, 1997–2006. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Baxter Healthcare. Product code KDJ.
- 571
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 20 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 82.3%
- classified as malfunction
- 33% across the product code
- 0.2%
- classified as death, as reported
- 1 reports · not verified by FDA
571 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Minicap Disconnect Cap" (minicap); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Baxter Healthcare; received from December 1997 to December 2006. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
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 (82.3%), injury (16.6%) and other (0.7%); 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 nonstandard device (22.9%), crack (15.8%) and component falling (11.6%). The patient problems coded most often are treatment with medication(s), peritonitis and therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional. 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 Minicap Disconnect Cap was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in December 2006.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstandard device | 131 | 22.9% | 0.3% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 90 | 15.8% | 2.9% |
| Component falling | 66 | 11.6% | 0.3% |
| Replace | 59 | 10.3% | 1.2% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 48 | 8.4% | 0.2% |
| Detachment of device component | 46 | 8.1% | 0.8% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 27 | 4.7% | 3% |
| Material separation | 23 | 4% | 0.7% |
| Material discolored | 21 | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| Component missing | 17 | 3% | 0.3% |
| Out-of-box failure | 14 | 2.5% | 0% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 13 | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Disconnection | 12 | 2.1% | 4.4% |
| Hole in material | 8 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Loose | 7 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Moisture damage | 7 | 1.2% | 0% |
| Incomplete or missing packaging | 6 | 1.1% | 0% |
| Device issuea problem with the device | 5 | 0.9% | 0% |
| Breakthe device broke | 4 | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Design/structure problem | 4 | 0.7% | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment with medication(s) | 124 | 21.7% |
| Peritonitis | 72 | 12.6% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 26 | 4.6% |
| Hospitalization required | 25 | 4.4% |
| Abdominal painstomach or belly pain | 14 | 2.5% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 10 | 1.8% |
| Bacterial infectiona bacterial infection | 6 | 1.1% |
| Discharge | 5 | 0.9% |
| Surgical procedure | 5 | 0.9% |
| Improved patient condition | 3 | 0.5% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 3 | 0.5% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped | 3 | 0.5% |
| Chemical exposure | 2 | 0.4% |
| Diarrhea | 2 | 0.4% |
| Identified diagnosis | 2 | 0.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Minicap Disconnect Cap | Product code KDJ | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 571 | 72,328 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.8% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 2 | 33 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 16.6% | 63.6% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 82.3% | 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% |
| 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% |
| Minicap Prep Kits | 441 | 4 | 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 Minicap Disconnect Cap reports
How many FDA reports name Minicap Disconnect Cap?
571 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 (82.3%), injury (16.6%) and other (0.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
nonstandard device (22.9%), crack (15.8%), component falling (11.6%), replace (10.3%) and other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (8.4%). 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 Minicap Disconnect Cap 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.