MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. AMPERE¿ RF ABLATION GENERATOR; EP GENERATOR

Model Number H700489

Device Problem Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)

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

Event Date 02/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During a supraventricular tachycardia procedure, when the ablation catheter was connected to the ampere it did not register and the case was cancelled.Connecting the ablation connector did not resolve the issue and the generator displayed a message stating: "no catheter connected".The connector and diathermy patch were replaced, without resolution.Signals were noted and the catheter was displayed on ensite x, however there was no ablation and the procedure was cancelled with no consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.No non-conformances associated with the reported event were identified.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported output problem and subsequent cancellation remain unknown.

• Brand Name: AMPERE¿ RF ABLATION GENERATOR
• Type of Device: EP GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; one st. jude medical drive; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; one st. jude medical drive; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 16416960
• MDR Text Key: 310068686
• Report Number: 2184149-2023-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P110016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: H700489
• Device Lot Number: 6498481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1