MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY INC. VERSACROSS STEERABLE ACCESS SOLUTION; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number VSTK0021

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problems Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Perforation (2001); Cardiac Tamponade (2226); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 06/19/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that during a watchman procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (a fib) in left atrial appendage (laa), a versacross connect solution was selected for use and perforation happened on the right side of the heart while attempting to go transseptal.There was a baseline trace effusion when we started.Just a normal amount of fluid in the pericardial space.The patient had a lipomatous septum (superiorly) and a large eustachian valve that kept pushing the transseptal system off (watchman fxd double curve and versacross connect).Hence in order to attempt to get and maintain contact with the fossa ovalis, a versacross steerable was opened to try to get transseptal.It made contact with the septum inferiorly and posteriorly on transesophageal echocardiogram (tee) and radio frequency was not applied and hence never crossed the septum.Approximately 10 minutes after inserting the steerable versacross, the patient's pressure dropped and a pericardial effusion was noted on the echo.A drain was placed and patient was taken to the operation room (or) where a sternotomy with a repair and a left atrial appendage ligation was performed.The surgeon noted a 4mm hole in a the transverse sinus between the two atria when he performed the sternotomy.Patient was admitted to hospital beyond standard of care and expected to fully recover.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis as it was disposed.

• Brand Name: VERSACROSS STEERABLE ACCESS SOLUTION
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY INC.; 5959 trans-canada highway; montreal, qc H4T 1 A1; CA H4T 1A1
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY INC.; 5825 explorer drive; mississauga, on L4W 5 P6; CA L4W 5P6
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; dc a330; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 17305765
• MDR Text Key: 318937659
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-36465
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00685447012122
• UDI-Public: 00685447012122
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K190688
• 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
• Report Date: 07/12/2023

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VSTK0021
• Device Lot Number: VKFD160323
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Female