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

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Air Leak (1008)

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

Event Date 10/25/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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).

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure that after the sheath was placed, air was observed and could not be completely removed.The sheath was removed from the patient, air was expelled and the same sheath was used to complete the procedure with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device, flexcath advance sheath 4fc12 with lot number 17453-89, was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection showed the shaft was intact with no apparent issues.Multiple aspirations and injections were performed without air bubbles or leaks and the hemostatic valve and assembly were leak tight.In conclusion, the reported issue of air ingress could not be reproduced and the sheath passed the returned product inspection.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Brand Name: FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 16771 chemin ste-marie; kirkland H9H 5 H3; CA H9H 5H3
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 5220796
• MDR Text Key: 31225941
• Report Number: 3002648230-2015-00399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K123591
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/25/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/12/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/28/2017
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 17453
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/07/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2015
• 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