MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH

Model Number G407208

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

Patient Problem Cardiac Perforation (2513)

Event Date 02/22/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported pericardial effusion could not be conclusively determined.Per the ifu, cardiac perforation is a known risk during the use of this device.

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference 9680001-2016-00030, 3008452825-2016-00032, 3005188751-2016-00021, 3005334138-2016-00013, 3005334138-2016-00014.During an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure, a pericardial effusion occurred.Double transseptal punctures were performed and ablation was successfully performed on all four pulmonary veins and the cavotricuspid isthmus.At the end of the procedure, the patient became hypotensive and an echocardiogram revealed a pericardial effusion on the anterior side of the heart, for which a pericardiocentesis was performed and protamine was administered.Despite the pericardiocentesis, the effusion continued and the patient was transferred in stable condition for surgical repair of a perforation at the coronary sinus ostium.There were no performance issues with any sjm device.

• Brand Name: BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH
• Type of Device: TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 5505153
• MDR Text Key: 40528936
• Report Number: 3008452825-2016-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K072278
• 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
• Report Date: 02/22/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/16/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2018
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 5050324
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2015
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 73