MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP FREEZOR XTRA CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number 227F3

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

Patient Problems Arrhythmia (1721); Non specific EKG/ECG Changes (1817); Ventricular Fibrillation (2130); Heart Block (4444)

Event Date 10/27/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A journal article was reviewed that contained information regarding cavo-tricuspid isthmus (cti) linear ablation.The article reports patient complications after ablation procedures which included coronary artery spasms with significant st-segment elevation.One patient exhibited ventricular fibrillation (vf) which required electrical cardioversion following the st elevation on the ward after the procedure.All patients recovered spontaneously, or after an intravenous/intracoronary administration of nitroglycerin.There were other patients who experienced transient atrioventricular (av) block during the procedure, and the cti ablation was interrupted without achievement of conduction block.All recovered without any specific treatment.The status/ disposition of the catheters and sheaths is unknown.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.Further follow up did not yet yield any additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This information is based entirely on journal literature.Medtronic was made aware of this event through a search of literature publications.This event occurred outside the us.Patient information is limited due to confidentiality concerns.Of note, multiple patients and multiple manufacturers were noted in the article; however, a one-to-one correlation could not be made with unique product serial/lot numbers.The baseline gender/age characteristics is male/65 years old.The model listed in the report is a representative of the model family, as there is no specific model listed.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.A request for additional information will be made and upon receipt a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.Referenced article: safety and durability of cavo-tricuspid isthmus linear ablation in the current era: single-center 9-year experience from 1078 procedures.Jour nal of cardiovascular electrophysiology.2022;33:40¿45.Doi: 10.1111/jce.15281.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: FREEZOR XTRA CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• 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: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 13594056
• MDR Text Key: 288308732
• Report Number: 3002648230-2022-00072
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P020045
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Literature,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 227F3
• Device Catalogue Number: 227F3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2022
• 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 Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male