MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL 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 08/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

This is being reported due to an air bubble forming in the steerable guide catheter.It was reported that a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat mitral regurgitation.During preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc) an air bubble was noted next to the hemostatic valve during dilator insertion.The sgc was replaced.All steps performed per ifu.The device never entered the patient.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for 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 identified no other incidents from this lot.Based on available information and without the device to analyze, a cause of the leak/ splash could not be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

• Brand Name: G4 STEERABLE GUIDING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15396431
• MDR Text Key: 305808401
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-01093
• 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: 11/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/22/2022
• Device Model Number: SGC0701
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0701
• Device Lot Number: 10622R253
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2021
• 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