MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, LAMP 135, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407364
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.The ifu states: do not remove dilator or catheter rapidly.Damage to the valve may occur, potentially compromising hemostasis.
Event or Problem Description
During the procedure, a blood leak was noted from the hemostasis valve.The introducer was not replaced and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, LAMP 135, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 12262451
• Report Number: 3005334138-2021-00490
• Device Sequence Number: 3112757
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205597
• UDI-Public: 05414734205597
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052644
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/02/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 407364
• Device Catalogue Number: 407364
• Device Lot Number: 7622451
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/02/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1