MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH; Trocar

Model Number	G407208
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One brk transseptal needle was received for evaluation.The brk needle had been fractured at its distal end.The brk needle instructions for use state, "do not alter this device in any way".The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the device damage is consistent with not following the instructions for use.
Event or Problem Description
This report is to advise of a fracture found on the brk needle during analysis.

• Brand Name: BRK¿ XS TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 71 CM LENGTH
• Common Device Name: Trocar
• 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: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 19652556
• Report Number: 3008452825-2024-00370
• Device Sequence Number: 17798181
• Product Code: DRC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205139
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205139(10)9250063(17)260831
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 07/01/2024

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: 08/31/2026
• Device Model Number: G407208
• Device Catalogue Number: G407208
• Device Lot Number: 9250063
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/01/2024
• 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: 06/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2023
• 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