MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HEARTWARE, INC. PERCUTANEOUS LEAD INTRODUCER; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number 6207-S5

Device Problems Break (1069); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 12/20/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an implant procedure the patient experienced bleeding.It was also reported that the physician noted that there were difficulties manipulating the introducer and there were significant blood leaks while using the introducer and the amount of blood leaking observed was abnormal for its intended use.The introducer was attempted/not used. no further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the introducer was returned and analyzed.No anomalies were found.The analyst noted the introducer was received still sealed in the unopened inner tray.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: PERCUTANEOUS LEAD INTRODUCER
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 18382810
• MDR Text Key: 331197449
• Report Number: 3007042319-2023-04783
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169646278
• UDI-Public: 00643169646278
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K911236
• 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: 03/20/2024

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: 6207-S5
• Device Catalogue Number: 6207-S5
• Device Lot Number: GB8540333
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2023
• 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