Medtronic cryocath was made aware of this event through a search of literature publications.It was not possible to ascertain specific device information from the literature publication or to match the event with previously reported events.This information is based entirely on journal literature.This event occurred outside the us.All information provided is included in this report.Multiple patients were noted in the article; however, a one to one correlation could not be made with unique device serial numbers.Patient information is limited due to confidentiality concerns.The baseline gender/age of the patients represented in the article is male/58 years of age.Without a lot number or device serial number, the manufacturing date cannot be determined.Since no device id was provided, it is unknown if this event has been previously reported.Referenced article: ¿feasibility and safety of temporary subcutaneous venous figure-of-eight suture to achieve haemostasis after ablation of atrial fibrillation.¿ europace (2016) 18, 815¿819 doi:10.1093/europace/euv266.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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