MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, LAMP¿ 45, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407360
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the procedure, a perforation in the sheath was noted during removal from the patient at the femoral site.Blockage of the needle at the level of the iliac vein was noted resulting in a need to replace the sheath.There were no adverse patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One 8f swartz braided introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.The sheath and dilator had been perforated proximal to the distal tip.A needle/stylet assembly from current inventory was inserted and advanced through the dilator/sheath assembly; however, the needle could not advance past the location of the perforation.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The brk needle instructions for use (ifu) states, ¿do not alter this device in any way.¿ the cause of the sheath and dilator perforation is consistent with not following the instructions for use.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, LAMP¿ 45, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15282305
• Report Number: 3005334138-2022-00482
• Device Sequence Number: 7054215
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205559
• UDI-Public: 05414734205559
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052644
• 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): 10/19/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 407360
• Device Catalogue Number: 407360
• Device Lot Number: 8531710
• 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: 08/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown