MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV ACHIEVE MAPPING CATHETER - 20 MM; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECT

Model Number	990063-020
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, contrast was unable to be injected through the balloon catheter.The mapping catheter was noted to have a thickened area on it approximately a couple inches from the tip.The balloon catheter and mapping catheter were replaced which resolved the issue. the case was completed with cryo. no patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product event summary: the 990063-020 mapping catheter with lot 225623822 was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection was performed, and the tip and loop section were stuck inside the introducer due to tightened torquer.Bond damage was observed at the shaft to the tube fitting.Visual inspection of the loop segment area showed the loop was intact with no apparent issues.No damage was observed along with the tip/loop section of the mapping catheter.Visual inspection of the segment area showed the tubing was kinked/twisted at approximately 3.8 inches from loop distal tip.Visual inspection of the segment area showed the tubing was stuck into the introducer and the tubing was damaged.The insertion compatibility inspection was performed with the test catheter and the returned mapping catheter.No anomalies were identified.As received the mapping catheter was inserted and retracted into the balloon test catheter without any issue.The mapping catheter was intact with no apparent issues.No kinks were observed along with the shaft, or tip/loop section of the mapping catheter.In conclusion, the mapping catheter due to bond damage on the shaft to tube fitting and a kink that was observed on the tip/loop of the tubing.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ACHIEVE MAPPING CATHETER - 20 MM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22210 ; MX 22210
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE CV; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22210 ; MX 22210
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 16949965
• Report Number: 9617601-2023-00110
• Device Sequence Number: 3301051
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169467385
• UDI-Public: 00643169467385
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K102588
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/17/2023

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: 01/06/2025
• Device Model Number: 990063-020
• Device Catalogue Number: 990063-020
• Device Lot Number: 225623822
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2023
• 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: Male