MEDTRONIC, INC. ACHIEVE MAPPING CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
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Model Number 2ACH20 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Cardiopulmonary Arrest (1765); Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Muscle Spasm(s) (1966); Vasoconstriction (2126); Diminished Pulse Pressure (2606); Vaso-Vagal Response (2661)
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Event Date 06/28/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the patient's heart rate decreased and asystole occurred.Pacing in the atrium was performed, and it was noted that there was capture however, there was no conduction through the av node.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was subsequently performed, and it was observed that the patient did not have a pulse or blood pressure.Ventricular pacing was achieved, and epinephrine was administered.The patient's heart rate returned and the patient stabilized.An intracardiac echo (ice) and transthoracic echo were performed, and there was no effusion noted.A coronary angiogram was then performed, and spasm was noted in one of the left coronary arteries.The coronary spasm then resolved after a few minutes.The procedure was aborted, and the patient was under general anesthesia.The patient was extubated and taken into recovery.The patient was noted to be fully awake, with no signs of impairment.It was noted that physician felt that this event was a severe vagal responses from ablating a nerve ganglia.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the device and data files were returned and analyzed.Data files showed that 2 applications were performed with the balloon catheter without any issues.Visual inspection of the mapping catheter showed that the device was intact with no apparent issue.All 8 electrodes were available on the ring.Multiple clinical issues were encountered during the procedure.In conclusion, the mapping catheter passed the returned product inspection as per specification.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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