MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL FAST-CATH¿ HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, CATH-LOCK¿ LOCKING HUB, 12 CM SHEATH, 6.5 F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	406704
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/29/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Related manufacturing ref: 3005334138-2022-00467.During a paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (psvt) ablation procedure, air was aspirated into a syringe that connected to the extension port of the sheath.Although several aspirations were attempted, air was still noted.The sheath set was replaced however, and air was again aspirated.A third sheath used to complete the procedure with no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One 6.5f fast-cath introducer sheath was received for evaluation.The sheath passed pressure and aspiration leak testing with no anomalies observed.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the reported leak remains unknown.

• Brand Name: FAST-CATH¿ HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, CATH-LOCK¿ LOCKING HUB, 12 CM SHEATH, 6.5 F
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL (AFD-PLYMOUTH); 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15201185
• Report Number: 3005334138-2022-00468
• Device Sequence Number: 11303344
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734216975
• UDI-Public: 05414734216975
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061015
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/12/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 406704
• Device Catalogue Number: 406704
• Device Lot Number: 8277499
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: FAST-CATH HEMO INTRODUCER
• Patient Sex: Unknown