MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. INQUIRY AFOCUSII¿ (4 F DOUBLE LOOP) CATHETER 20 ELECTRODE, 7F; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Model Number IBI-87008

Device Problems Entrapment of Device (1212); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

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

Event Date 05/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During the atrial fibrillation procedure, following insertion of the catheter into the left atrium, the loop portion of the catheter was caught on the straight shaft and could not be removed.Attempts to straighten the catheter and remove it were unsuccessful.The catheter was able to bend depending on the method, but could not be straightened.It was also noted that the catheter could not be inserted into the sheath due to strong flexion.The catheter was pulled out from the left atrial septum to the right atrium, and the loop was not entangled.The catheter was taken in and out or rotated multiple times in the right atrium, and finally it could be stored in the sheath.When checked outside the body, the catheter was noted to be bent, could not be straightened and the loop was entwined.When the catheter was pulled out from the left atrium to the right atrium, the loop remained entwined with a possible atrial septal defect (asd).The catheter was replaced and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

One duodecapolar, double loop, inquiry afocusii diagnostic catheter was received for evaluation.The catheter deflected when actuating the steering mechanism; however, the catheter no longer was able to return to a straightened position and no longer met specifications, due to a kink in the shaft.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the kink and the reported entanglement issue remains unknown.

• Brand Name: INQUIRY AFOCUSII¿ (4 F DOUBLE LOOP) CATHETER 20 ELECTRODE, 7F
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 2375 morse ave; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 2375 morse ave; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 14713710
• MDR Text Key: 294532506
• Report Number: 2030404-2022-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734309929
• UDI-Public: 05414734309929
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K101623
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/16/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IBI-87008
• Device Catalogue Number: IBI-87008
• Device Lot Number: 8067023
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female