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

Model Number G407208

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

Patient Problem Stroke/CVA (1770)

Event Date 06/13/2016

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 cerebrovascular accident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference 3005188751-2016-00048, 3005334138-2016-00039, 3005188751-2016-00049.Following an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure with placement of a left atrial appendage occluder device, the patient developed symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident.Following the procedure, the patient developed aphasia and paralysis of one arm.No medical intervention was performed and the following day the patient was able to speak, regained mobility of all extremities and was expected to make a full recovery.The cause of the cerebrovascular accident is unknown.There were no performance issues noted with any sjm device.

• Brand Name: BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH
• Type of Device: TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA; 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, COSTA RICA LTDA; 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: 5783055
• MDR Text Key: 49188512
• Report Number: 3008452825-2016-00090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• 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: 06/13/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2019
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 5480945
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/11/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2016
• 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: AGILIS NXT INTRODUCER
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Weight: 90