MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number 4FC12

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

Patient Problems Arrhythmia (1721); Cardiac Arrest (1762); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 02/09/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, the patient experienced palpitations and discomfort.The electrocardiogram (ecg) indicated an atrial flutter episode.The patient lost consciousness and experienced cardiac arrest for eight seconds.The ecg then showed normal sinus rhythm.The following day, the patient had the same symptoms of palpitations with the ecg showing tachycardia episodes.The patient lost consciousness and experienced cardiac arrest once again.Medication was administered and the patients hospitalization stay was extended.A temporary pacemaker was used and then five days later a permanent pacemaker was implanted.The case was completed with cryo.The patient is a participant in a clinical study.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 12108596
• MDR Text Key: 259660968
• Report Number: 3002648230-2021-00334
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K123591
• 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: 07/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/16/2022
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 0010080671
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2021
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2020
• 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
• Treatment: 990063-020 MAPPING CATHETER
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Weight: 51