MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL0¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8.5 F; TRANSSEPTAL CATHETER INTRODUCER

Model Number 407451

Device Problem Entrapment of Device (1212)

Patient Problem Cardiac Perforation (2513)

Event Date 08/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During an atrial fibrillation procedure, when brockenbrough was performed by inserting a non-abbott rf needle (boston scientific) using a swartz braided transeptal guiding introducer, it stuck to the posterior wall and caused cardiac tamponade.An echocardiogram confirmed the accumulation of pericardial effusion, and the patient became hypotensive.After that, drainage was performed and the pericardial fluid was removed.The patient stabilized, however the procedure was discontinued.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.Per the ifu, cardiac perforation is a known risk during the use of this device.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL0¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8.5 F
• Type of Device: TRANSSEPTAL CATHETER INTRODUCER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 17651124
• MDR Text Key: 322291610
• Report Number: 3005334138-2023-00381
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205757
• UDI-Public: 05414734205757
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K052644
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 407451
• Device Lot Number: 9068895
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention