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

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MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH; CATHETER, STEERABLE Back to Search Results
Model Number 4FC12
Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Patient Problems Cardiac Tamponade (2226); Pericardial Effusion (3271)
Event Date 05/17/2021
Event Type  Injury  
Manufacturer Narrative
This information is based entirely on journal literature.Medtronic was made aware of this event through a search of literature publications.This event occurred outside the us.Patient information is limited due to confidentiality concerns.Of note, multiple patients and multiple manufacturers were noted in the article; however, a one-to-one correlation could not be made with unique product serial/lot numbers.The baseline gender/age characteristics is male/(b)(6).The model listed in the report is a representative of the model family, as there is no specific model listed.Without a lot number or device serial number, the manufacturing date cannot be determined.Since no device id was provided, it is unknown if this event has been previously reported.A request for additional information will be made and upon receipt a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.Referenced article: newer generation cryoballoon vs.Contact force-sensing radiofrequency ablation catheter in the ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.Her zschrittmachertherapie elektrophysiologie (pacemaker therapy electrophysiology).2021; 32:236¿243.Doi.Org/10.1007/s00399-021-00763-6.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
 
Event Description
A journal article was reviewed that contained information regarding cryoballoon ablation.The article reports a patient who experienced a pericardial effusion with tamponade and one patient had long-term phrenic nerve paresis.The status/disposition of the catheters is unknown.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.Further follow up did not yet yield any additional information.
 
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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 Key13060969
MDR Text Key285533260
Report Number3002648230-2021-00591
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code DRA
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeEG
PMA/PMN Number
K123591
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,Literature,Health Professional
Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date 12/22/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Model Number4FC12
Device Catalogue Number4FC12
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 12/15/2021
Initial Date FDA Received12/22/2021
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Life Threatening;
Patient Age53 YR
Patient SexMale
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