MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL2¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407441
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported damage to the device and subsequent additional access site remain unknown.
Event or Problem Description
During a wolff-parkinson-white syndrome procedure, the dilator was noted to be flattened and an additional access site was necessary for replacement.When attempting to insert the introducer, the tip of the dilator was found to be slightly flattened.An additional access site was required to replace the introducer and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL2¿, 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: 15781355
• Report Number: 3005334138-2022-00615
• Device Sequence Number: 4801392
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205658
• UDI-Public: 05414734205658
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2022

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: 03/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 407441
• Device Catalogue Number: 407441
• Device Lot Number: 7946300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 11/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2021
• 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