MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL AGILIS¿ NXT STEERABLE INTRODUCER DUAL-REACH¿ 61 CM SHEATH, SMALL CURL DUAL-REACH; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number G408318

Device Problem Gas/Air Leak (2946)

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

Event Date 06/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During an atrial fibrillation procedure, an air leak occurred when the sheath was inserted in the right atrium and negative pressure was applied.The introducer was replaced and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

One 8.5f agilis steerable introducer sheath was received for evaluation.The sheath passed pressure and aspiration leak testing with no anomalies observed, both with and without the returned dilator inserted through the sheath.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The reported event of an air leak could not be confirmed.

• Brand Name: AGILIS¿ NXT STEERABLE INTRODUCER DUAL-REACH¿ 61 CM SHEATH, SMALL CURL DUAL-REACH
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 14695648
• MDR Text Key: 301657377
• Report Number: 3008452825-2022-00482
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734206112
• UDI-Public: 05414734206112
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K061363
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G408318
• Device Catalogue Number: G408318
• Device Lot Number: 8056795
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2021
• 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