MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER; PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER INTENDED FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number 2AF284

Device Problem Kinked (1339)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/14/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Event summary: the patient data files showed at least two applications were performed with catheter 2af284 / 88584-(b)(4) without any system notices on the date of event.Both applications were performed without inflation.The data files showed at least six more applications were performed with catheter 2af284 / 88584-(b)(4) without any issues or system notices on the date of event.Upon visual inspection of catheter 2af284 / 88584-(b)(4), results showed that the catheter was intact with no apparent issue.Smart chip verification showed that the catheter has been used for two injections.Performance test did not show any system notice.Dissection showed that guide wire lumen kinked 1.27 inches from the tip of the catheter.The catheter failed the performance test due to kink on guide wire lumen.In conclusion, the reported issue has been confirmed through testing but not confirmed through the data analysis.The balloon catheter failed the returned product inspection due to a guide wire lumen kink.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, upon insertion of the balloon catheter into the sheath, resistance was noted, but the catheter was able to be inserted.The balloon catheter was then inflated in the left atrium, and it was observed that the wire inside the balloon was bent.The catheter was replaced and the case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE CARDIAC CRYOABLATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER INTENDED FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 7266370
• MDR Text Key: 100055359
• Report Number: 3002648230-2018-00091
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P100010/S015
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/13/2018

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 Expiration Date: 09/21/2018
• Device Model Number: 2AF284
• Device Catalogue Number: 2AF284
• Device Lot Number: 88584
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2017
• 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