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 06/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

This is filed to report the steerable guide catheter leak.It was reported that during preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc), the hemostatic valve failed to hold column, 4-5 times.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received.The investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported steerable guide catheter (sgc) leak was not confirmed via returned device 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 did not indicate a lot-specific quality issue.All available information was investigated, and a cause for the reported leak could not be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• 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: 14784804
• MDR Text Key: 295485962
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-06744
• 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: 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: 06/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/29/2022
• Device Model Number: SGC0701
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0701
• Device Lot Number: 11130R110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2021
• 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