MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER; PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER INTENDED FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number 2AF283

Device Problem Kinked (1339)

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

Event Date 03/20/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device and data files were returned and analyzed.Data files showed that 12 applications were performed with the catheter on the date of the event.Also, 4 more applications were performed with another balloon catheter without any issues on the date of the event.Visual inspection of the catheter showed that the device was intact with no apparent issues.Smart chip verification indicated that the catheter was used for 12 injections.A dissection showed a guide wire lumen kink 1.40 inches from the tip inside the balloons.Pressure testing did not show leaks.In conclusion, the reported kink issue was confirmed through testing.The catheter failed the return inspection test due to a guide wire lumen kink.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the balloon catheter sleeve was damaged, and it was not working as expected.The catheter was replaced and the case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.The device was returned to the manufacturer, analyzed, and tested out of specification.

• Brand Name: ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER INTENDED FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 7635627
• MDR Text Key: 112424404
• Report Number: 3002648230-2018-00424
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100010/S015
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/25/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/25/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/15/2020
• Device Model Number: 2AF283
• Device Catalogue Number: 2AF283
• Device Lot Number: 40097
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/30/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/30/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2018
• 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