MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SWARTZ¿ SL TRANSSEPTAL SERIES 63 CM LE; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	406948
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an atrial fibrillation procedure, a sheath puncture occurred while inserting the needle into the hemostatic valve.After starting procedure and introducing the sheath into the patient, resistance was noted when inserting the needle.The needle and sheath were then removed from the patient and the sheath was noted to be punctured.Another needle and introducer were used to continue the procedure with no consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One 8f fast-cath introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.The sheath and dilator had been perforated proximal to the distal tip.The dilator and sheath were flushed with fluid and the dilator was inserted into the sheath; no resistance or anomalies were noted.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 cause of the reported sheath puncture remains unknown.

• Brand Name: FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SWARTZ¿ SL TRANSSEPTAL SERIES 63 CM LE
• 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: 17710397
• Report Number: 3005334138-2023-00394
• Device Sequence Number: 6982204
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734203531
• UDI-Public: 05414734203531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/02/2023

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: 12/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 406948
• Device Lot Number: 8845841
• 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: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2023
• 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