MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. FLEXABILITY¿ ABLATION CATHETER, BI-D, CURVE D-F; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number A701125

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

Patient Problem Cardiac Perforation (2513)

Event Date 12/03/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported pericardial effusion could not be conclusively determined.Per the ifu, vascular perforation is a known inherent risk of any electrode placement.

Event Description

During a ventricular tachycardia ablation procedure, a pericardial effusion occurred.A flexibility ablation catheter was used to perform ablation in the left ventricle and the patient became hypotensive.An echocardiogram revealed a pericardial effusion, for which a pericardiocentesis was performed to stabilize the patient.There were no performance issues with any sjm device.

• Brand Name: FLEXABILITY¿ ABLATION CATHETER, BI-D, CURVE D-F
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 14901 deveau place; minnetonka MN 55345
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 5333235
• MDR Text Key: 34640980
• Report Number: 3005334138-2015-00112
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P110016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/15/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
• Device Model Number: A701125
• Device Catalogue Number: A701125
• Device Lot Number: 5166006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 80 YR