MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH; TROCAR

Model Number G407208

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

Patient Problem Cardiac Perforation (2513)

Event Date 03/14/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

Related manufacturing reference: 3008452825-2019-00177, 2182269-2019-00037, 3005334138-2019-00204.During a ventricular tachycardia ablation procedure a pericardial effusion occurred.Access was obtained via transseptal puncture and mapping was completed.Following mapping the ablation catheter was introduced.At this time the patient reported chest pain and tightness.An echocardiogram confirmed an effusion in the pericardium and the patient was transferred to a cardiac surgeon.Heparin was reversed and a pericardiocentesis was performed to stabilize the patient.There were no performance issues with any abbott device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported cardiac perforation could not be conclusively determined.Per the ifu, cardiac perforation is a known risk during the use of this device.

• Brand Name: BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH
• Type of Device: TROCAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• MDR Report Key: 8510638
• MDR Text Key: 141804590
• Report Number: 3008452825-2019-00176
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205139
• UDI-Public: 05414734205139
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122587
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/15/2019

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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2021
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 6800656
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/15/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: AGILIS NXT; LIVEWIRE¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; SWARTZ; AGILIS NXT; LIVEWIRE¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; SWARTZ
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention