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Device brand name · Cable transducer and electrode patient inc
Patient Cable: medical device reports filed with FDA
456 reports name it, 2019–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic. Product code DSA.
- 456
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 64 a year
- 96
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 77 in the 12 months before
- 89.5%
- classified as malfunction
- 79.5% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
456 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Patient Cable" (cable transducer and electrode patient inc); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic; received from May 2019 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
96 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 25% from 77 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 (89.5%) and injury (10.5%); across all cable, transducer and electrode, patient, (including connector) reports (product code DSA) death is recorded in 2.7% and malfunction in 79.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are material integrity problem (82.7%), connection problem (5.7%) and failure to capture (5.7%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, cardiac arrest and asystole. 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 629 reports carrying product code DSA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 377 | 82.7% | 29.6% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 26 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Failure to capture | 26 | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Blocked connection | 20 | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 16 | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 15 | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 11 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| No device output | 10 | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Failure to sense | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Output problem | 6 | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Breakthe device broke | 5 | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Device sensing problem | 5 | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Impedance problem | 4 | 0.9% | 0% |
| Pacing intermittently | 4 | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Circuit failure | 3 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Calibration problem | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Capturing problem | 2 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacing problem | 2 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Signal artifact/noise | 2 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Component missing | 1 | 0.2% | 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 | 27 | 5.9% |
| Cardiac arrestthe heart stopped | 11 | 2.4% |
| Asystole | 6 | 1.3% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 4 | 0.9% |
| Heart block | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arrhythmia | 3 | 0.7% |
| Ventricular fibrillationa chaotic rhythm from the lower heart chambers | 2 | 0.4% |
| Atrial fibrillationan irregular heart rhythm | 1 | 0.2% |
| Exit block | 1 | 0.2% |
| Injurya physical injury | 1 | 0.2% |
| Respiratory arrestbreathing stopped | 1 | 0.2% |
| Syncopefainting | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Patient Cable | Product code DSA | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 456 | 629 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 72.5% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 27 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 10.5% | 15.1% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 89.5% | 79.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 79.7% | 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 DSA
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 Semi Automatic Defibrillator | 1,356 | 0 | 9.2% |
| Conmed | 900 | 89 | 0.2% |
| FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear | 4,154 | 1,559 | 0.5% |
| Heartstart Mrx | 18,592 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Kendall | 213 | 23 | 2.3% |
| Nellcor | 1,814 | 215 | 3.9% |
| Viking | 181 | 1 | 5% |
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 Patient Cable reports
How many FDA reports name Patient Cable?
456 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 96 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (89.5%) and injury (10.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
material integrity problem (82.7%), connection problem (5.7%), failure to capture (5.7%), blocked connection (4.4%) and mechanical problem (3.5%). 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 Patient Cable 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.