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

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 02/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the 4fc12 sheath with lot number 0010925126 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the shaft area was performed.The inspection identified a shaft kink/twist at approximately 2.48 inches from the tip.The steering mechanism and deflection test revealed the sheath tip does not return to its original position due to the shaft kink issue.In conclusion, the sheath failed the returned product inspection due to the shaft kink/twist.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The sheath subsequently tested out of specification per the manufacturer's investigation.

• 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: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 14141998
• MDR Text Key: 289529946
• Report Number: 3002648230-2022-00174
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123591
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/19/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/11/2023
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 0010925126
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2021
• 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