MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION LLD EZ LEAD LOCKING DEVICE; STYLET, CATHETER

Model Number 518-062

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

Patient Problems Cardiac Perforation (2513); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 11/16/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

A4): patent's weight unk.B6): relevant tests/laboratory data unk.B7): other relevant history unk.H3): the device was discarded, thus no investigation could be completed.H6): cardiac perforation is a known risk of complication with use of the lld.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

Event Description

A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove a right ventricular (rv) lead due to non function.Prior to the procedure, it had been confirmed that the rv lead was perforated through the rv.A spectranetics lld ez lead locking device (lld ez) was inserted into the lead to provide traction.Using a spectranetics tightrail sub-c rotating dilator sheath, advancement was made approximately 2 inches into the subclavian vein when the rv lead came free and a pericardial effusion was detected.Rescue efforts began, including bypass and sternotomy.A perforation in the rv was discovered and repaired, and the patient survived the procedure.This report captures the lld ez providing traction to the rv lead when the perforation opened, requiring intervention.There was no alleged malfunction of any spectranetics devices in use during the procedure.

• Brand Name: LLD EZ LEAD LOCKING DEVICE
• Type of Device: STYLET, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer (Section G): SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer Contact: barbara creel ; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs, CO 80921 ; 719447-246
• MDR Report Key: 18314523
• MDR Text Key: 330328282
• Report Number: 3007284006-2023-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20813132023076
• UDI-Public: (01)20813132023076(17)251016(10)FLP23K16A
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142116
• 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: 12/12/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 518-062
• Device Catalogue Number: 518-062
• Device Lot Number: FLP23K16A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2023
• 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
• Treatment: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 0672 RV ICD LEAD; SPECTRANETICS TIGHTRAIL SUB-C DILATOR SHEATH
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White