MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE; TROCAR

Model Number EP003994S

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/20/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The transseptal needle, ep003994s was returned and analyzed.External visual inspection of the needle showed it was intact with no apparent issues.However, it is plausible that skiving occurred as there is a compatibility issue with the needle and a competitor sheath.The cause of the issue was not established.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The needle was susceptible to skiving per the original equipment manufacturer's investigation.

• Brand Name: BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE
• Type of Device: TROCAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 9858002
• MDR Text Key: 191752749
• Report Number: 9612164-2020-01246
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: PRE-AMEND
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/19/2020

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: EP003994S
• Device Catalogue Number: EP003994S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/26/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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