MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the 4fc12 sheath with lot 0011193932 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection was performed, and a kink/twist was observed on the shaft.Visual inspection was performed on the shaft, handle, and dilator.The balloon catheter was stuck inside the sheath and pushed the balloon segment out of the shaft.The balloon catheter was retracted by inflation and deflation with a syringe when the push button was in the forward position.Visual inspection of the shaft area identified a shaft kink/twist at approximately 2.46 inches from the tip.The kink and twist could have prevented the retraction of the balloon catheter.Functional testing was performed, and no anomaly was observed.In conclusion, the sheath failed the returned product inspection due to a kink/twist that was observed on the shaft.The sheath dilator was not returned.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryoablation procedure, while trying to cannulate the right inferior pulmonary vein (ripv) the sheath had difficulty maneuvering with the mapping catheter and balloon catheter.Additionally, a system notice was received indicating that the safety system detected fluid in the catheter and stopped the injection.The system was removed from the patient. the case was completed with radiofrequency. no patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 15840600
• MDR Text Key: 307800330
• Report Number: 3002648230-2022-00452
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000418052
• UDI-Public: 00763000418052
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123591
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/08/2024
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 0011193932
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/06/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/09/2022
• 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: MAPPING CATHETER 2ACH20, BALLOON CATHETER AFAPRO28
• Patient Sex: Male