MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR G4 STEERABLE GUIDING CATHETER; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number SGC0701

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 03/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

This is filed to report the suspected thrombus or tissue damage.It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.Two clips were deployed on the mitral valve, reducing mr to a grade of 1.However, prior to removing the steerable guide catheter (sgc), thrombus or a small piece of tissue was observed on the septum.The sgc was removed, and the thrombus or tissue remained on the septum.No additional treatment was performed.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device will not be returned for evaluation, the device was reportedly discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Based on the available information, the cause of the reported thrombus or tissue injury cannot be determined.The reported thrombus or tissue injury as listed in the instructions for use are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

• Brand Name: G4 STEERABLE GUIDING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 13836712
• MDR Text Key: 287534162
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-02957
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648231025
• UDI-Public: 08717648231025
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K190167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/17/2022
• Device Model Number: SGC0701
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0701
• Device Lot Number: 11013RA06
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: IMPLANTED MITRACLIP(X2)
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 111 KG