MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL INQUIRY¿ STEERABLE DIAGNOSTIC CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Model Number IBI-81104

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 05/02/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During a ventricular tachycardia (vt) procedure, the catheter could not be removed and an additional puncture site was needed.Upon insertion into the right atrium, the catheter kinked while maneuvering and could not be straightened.An attempt to extract the catheter was not possible, as it did not go through the sheath.The decision was made to leave the catheter in the vein and to do an additional puncture to place another inquiry catheter through a new sheath.The first catheter was left in the veins throughout the procedure.A second catheter was placed via an additional puncture without problems.Following the procedure, all catheters were removed with no consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

One decapolar, inquiry steerable diagnostic catheter was received for evaluation.A bend in the catheter shaft was noted 1.3¿ and the distal shaft deflected in an 's' shape when actuating the steering mechanism.The catheter was unable to return to a neutral position when straightened due to the bend in the catheter shaft.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause for the additional puncture site was due to removal difficulties related to a bent shaft and s curve.

• Brand Name: INQUIRY¿ STEERABLE DIAGNOSTIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• 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: 16876850
• MDR Text Key: 314641942
• Report Number: 3008452825-2023-00191
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734302975
• UDI-Public: 05414734302975
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K961924
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/27/2023

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 Model Number: IBI-81104
• Device Catalogue Number: IBI-81104
• Device Lot Number: 8921032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/05/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2023
• 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