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

Model Number	406840
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the procedure, the needle pierced through the sheath curve when attempting transseptal puncture.The needle and sheath were exchanged to complete the procedure with no consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis; however, information received indicates the needle was pre-shaped prior to use.The brk transseptal needle instructions for use (ifu) states, ¿do not alter this device in any way.¿ 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 sheath puncture is consistent with not following the ifu.

• 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: 18030243
• Report Number: 3005334138-2023-00498
• Device Sequence Number: 5913747
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734203340
• UDI-Public: 05414734203340
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/18/2023

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: 406840
• Device Lot Number: 8969700
• 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: 10/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2023
• 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: Unknown