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

Model Number G407208

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

During an af procedure, the stylet was unable to slip onto the needle.An additional puncture was performed and the procedure was completed with no adverse patient consequences.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): 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
• Manufacturer Contact: stephanie o' sullivan ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 11371868
• MDR Text Key: 233258992
• Report Number: 3008452825-2021-00104
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205139
• UDI-Public: 05414734205139
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K122587
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Catalogue Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 7751396
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2020
• 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