MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR G4 STEERABLE GUIDING CATHETER; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number SGC0701

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 08/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar complaints reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the loss of fluid column.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

Event Description

This is filed to report the steerable guide catheter (sgc) leak.It was reported that during preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc), the sgc failed to hold column, despite troubleshooting.The device was not used, there was no patient involvement.A new sgc was used to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay to the intended procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: G4 STEERABLE GUIDING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 12351576
• MDR Text Key: 267640540
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-07374
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648231025
• UDI-Public: 08717648231025
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K190167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/16/2022
• Device Model Number: SGC0701
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0701
• Device Lot Number: 10217U247
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2021
• 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