MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL 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 12/04/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

Related manufacturing ref: 3008452825-2020-0723, 3005334138-2020-00646, 3008452825-2020-00725, 3008452825-2020-00726.Two days post atrial fibrillation ablation procedure, a pericardial effusion was noted via transthoracic echocardiography.Serohematic fluid was drained which stabilized the patient.There were no performance issues with any abbott devices.

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 incident 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; 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: 11060741
• MDR Text Key: 223374810
• Report Number: 3008452825-2020-00724
• 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: 01/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Catalogue Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 7631885
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ADVISOR FL, MAPPING CATHETER; INQUIRY EP CATHETERS; SWARTZ BRAIDED INTRODUCER; TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER SE; ADVISOR FL, MAPPING CATHETER; INQUIRY EP CATHETERS; SWARTZ BRAIDED INTRODUCER; TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER SE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention