MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE; TROCAR

Model Number EP003994S

Device Problems Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/26/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the physician experienced difficulties inserting the needle into a competitor transseptal sheath.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The information submitted reflects all relevant data received.If additional relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.This event occurred outside the us where the same model is distributed.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is not generally available due to confidentiality concerns.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the physician experienced difficulties inserting the needle into a competitor transseptal sheath, and that a piece of plastic was produced which got out of the sheath.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the transseptal needle, ep003994s with lot number 207837990, was returned and analyzed.There were no anomalies found with the needle.However, it is plausible that skiving occurred as there is a compatibility issue with the needle and a competitor sheath.The cause of the issue was not established.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE
• Type of Device: TROCAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM DISEASE MGMT; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 3859639
• MDR Text Key: 4686302
• Report Number: 9612164-2014-00589
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: PRE-AMEND
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,company representati
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2020

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: 12/18/2015
• Device Model Number: EP003994S
• Device Catalogue Number: EP003994S
• Device Lot Number: 207837990
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/18/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/10/2014
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; 01/22/2020; 02/28/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/10/2014; 01/23/2020; 03/05/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/18/2013
• 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: LAMP 45 COMPETITOR SHEATH