MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL FLEXABILITY¿ ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER

Model Number	A-FASE-F
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the atrial tachycardia procedure, temperature issues with the catheter resulted in a procedural delay.The catheter was connected to the generator, a temperature of 69 degrees celsius was observed.The tail line and the generator were both replaced but the issue was not resolved.The catheter was replaced which resolved the issue and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.
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 incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: FLEXABILITY¿ ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 19127549
• Report Number: 3008452825-2024-00225
• Device Sequence Number: 8248059
• Product Code: OAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067020048
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067020048(10)9109766(17)260531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P110016
• 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): 08/12/2024

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: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: A-FASE-F
• Device Catalogue Number: A-FASE-F
• Device Lot Number: 9109766
• 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: 04/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2023
• 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