MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ BID CURVE D-F; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number A-TCSE-DF

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One bi-directional, curve d-f, tacticath sensor enabled contact force ablation catheter was received for evaluation.Microscopic inspection of the distal tip revealed electrode ring 2 was shifted distally.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The review determined the process was performed and completed in accordance with abbott specifications and procedures.The cause of the displaced electrode ring remains unknown.

Event Description

This report is to advise of an event observed during analysis confirming a displaced electrode on the catheter.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ BID CURVE D-F
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• 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: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 13339124
• MDR Text Key: 285470822
• Report Number: 3008452825-2022-00020
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027641
• UDI-Public: 05415067027641
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P130026
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2022
• Device Model Number: A-TCSE-DF
• Device Catalogue Number: A-TCSE-DF
• Device Lot Number: 7985824
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2021
• 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