MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. ACHIEVE ADVANCE MAPPING CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECT

Model Number 2ACH20

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 03/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, after inflation was performed and the right superior pulmonary vein (rspv) was frozen.The mapping catheter shaft inside the balloon catheter was slightly curved under imaging. the case was completed with cryo.After the case, the mapping catheter was removed and it was confirmed that the mapping catheter tip was kinked. no patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the 2ach20 mapping catheter with lot number 8812882 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the shaft segment area showed the shaft was kinked approximately 57.6 inches from the lemo connector.The functional test was performed and the continuity and impedance measurement between the electrodes and the other side of the cable showed the electrode's continuity and impedance to the cable are normal.In conclusion, the reported kink issue was confirmed and the mapping catheter failed the returned product inspection due to a shaft kink.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: ACHIEVE ADVANCE MAPPING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 18967109
• MDR Text Key: 338439209
• Report Number: 2182208-2024-01256
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K162892
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2ACH20
• Device Catalogue Number: 2ACH20
• Device Lot Number: 8812882
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2024
• 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