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

Model Number A-TCSE-DF

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

Patient Problem Transient Ischemic Attack (2109)

Event Date 07/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following a successful completion of an atrial fibrillation radio frequency ablation procedure, the patient suffered transient ischemic attack.It was noted when the patient woke up.After ct checking on (b)(6) 2022, the patient recovered gradually and stable now.There was no performance issues with the devices.

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.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported transient ischemic attack could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ BID CURVE D-F
• 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: 15164127
• MDR Text Key: 297236308
• Report Number: 3008452825-2022-00524
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027641
• UDI-Public: 05415067027641
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• 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: 08/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: A-TCSE-DF
• Device Catalogue Number: A-TCSE-DF
• Device Lot Number: 8281542
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2022
• 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 Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG