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

Model Number A-TCSE-D

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

Patient Problem Transient Ischemic Attack (2109)

Event Date 07/28/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following an atrial fibrillation procedure, the patient experienced a transient ischemic attack (tia) with no intervention needed.In preparation for discharge, the patient stated that they had experienced a vision change since waking up from the procedure (dark circle in left eye peripheral vision) which prompted a neurology consult.No treatment was administered, the symptoms improved over night and the patient was discharged in stable condition.A brain mri is to be done and follow up with the patient in the outpatient stroke clinic.There were no performance issues with any abbott devices.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: g3, h2, h3.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.In addition, no log files were received.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported transient ischemic attack remains unknown.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ UNID CURVE D
• 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: 17436011
• MDR Text Key: 320154864
• Report Number: 3008452825-2023-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027689
• UDI-Public: 05415067027689
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130026
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A-TCSE-D
• Device Lot Number: 9077893
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2023
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Male