MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. TACTICATH¿ QUARTZ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, 75MM; Catheter, percutaneous, cardiac ablation, for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Model Number PN-004 075

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 04/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

This report is to advise of a fluid leak that was noted during analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

One 75 mm tacticath quartz contact force ablation catheter was received for evaluation.One video was returned to product performance engineering.The video appears to show fluid leaking from the distal end of the handle.The device did not meet specifications during a shaft leak test and an irrigation leak test.Further investigation revealed a leak at the irrigation tubing within the handle, consistent with the failed shaft and irrigation leak tests, fluid ingress, and the reported event.The cause of the detected irrigation tubing leak remains unknown.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ QUARTZ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, 75MM
• Type of Device: Catheter, percutaneous, cardiac ablation, for treatment of atrial fibrillation
• Manufacturer (Section D): VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525-6; parque industrial j. bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525-6; parque industrial j. bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 17497663
• MDR Text Key: 320767106
• Report Number: 9680001-2023-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640157990040
• UDI-Public: 07640157990040
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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: 08/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/25/2023
• Device Model Number: PN-004 075
• Device Lot Number: 8014111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2021
• 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