MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY INC. VERSACROSS ACCESS SOLUTION; CATHETER, SEPTOSTOMY

Lot Number	VXF160124E
Medical Device Problem Codes	Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Difficult to Advance (2920); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Cardiac Perforation (2513); Pericardial Effusion (3271)
Date of Event	08/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
A perforation and a pericardial effusion (pe) occurred.It was reported that a versacross connect laac access solution kit was selected for use for a watchman procedure.Prior to the procedure, a baseline pe was identified in the patient (greater than 1cm).Following the completion of the procedure, having the watchman device implanted without issue, the baseline pe was monitored, and it was determined that it had worsened around the right ventricle.A pericardiocentesis was then performed, but the right-side effusion slowly re-accumulated.Next, a surgery was performed, and a perforation of the right ventricle apex was discovered and repaired.It was determined to be unrelated to any implantation of the watchman device, but likely caused by the versacross wire or sheath inserted prior/during transeptal puncture.During transseptal puncture, limited fluoro was used and versacross wire were inserted in the superior vena cava (svc) using transesophageal echocardiogram (tee).It is thought that before the wire/sheath could be seen in the svc, it may have dropped into the right ventricle causing damage.Patient was sent to intensive care unit (icu) for recovery, partially due to other health issues such as dialysis.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis.The patient was not under warfarin nor antiplatelet drugs at the time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.A separate problem report will be field for the versacross dilator.Detailed product information was not provided to bsc yet.The good faith effort to obtain the information is in progress, but it is not available still.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
A perforation and a pericardial effusion (pe) occurred.It was reported that a versacross connect laac access solution kit was selected for use for a watchman procedure.Prior to the procedure, a baseline pe was identified in the patient (greater than 1cm).Following the completion of the procedure, having the watchman device implanted without issue, the baseline pe was monitored, and it was determined that it had worsened around the right ventricle.A pericardiocentesis was then performed, but the right-side effusion slowly re-accumulated.Next, a surgery was performed, and a perforation of the right ventricle apex was discovered and repaired.It was determined to be unrelated to any implantation of the watchman device, but likely caused by the versacross wire or sheath inserted prior/during transeptal puncture.During transseptal puncture, limited fluoro was used and versacross wire were inserted in the superior vena cava (svc) using transesophageal echocardiogram (tee).It is thought that before the wire/sheath could be seen in the svc, it may have dropped into the right ventricle causing damage.Patient was sent to intensive care unit (icu) for recovery, partially due to other health issues such as dialysis.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis.The patient was not under warfarin nor antiplatelet drugs at the time.It has been further mentioned that the main challenge for the physician was visualizing/tracking the rf wire into the svc using transesophageal echocardiography (tee) imaging.The timing of the perforation is inconclusive, but it was found to be in the right ventricle.Act was lower than therapeutic during the procedure, at 146, and additional heparin was given.The physician does not believe the rf wire or dilator malfunctioned during the procedure.Patient has been successfully discharged on (b)(6) 2024.Products will not be returning for analysis.

• Brand Name: VERSACROSS ACCESS SOLUTION
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, SEPTOSTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAYLIS MEDICAL COMPANY INC.; 5959 trans-canada highway; montreal H4T 1 A1; CA H4T 1A1
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; zona franca la lima; cartgo, 03 30106 ; CS 30106
• Manufacturer Contact: angela hinkley ; 4100 hamline avenue north; dc a330; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6514400979
• MDR Report Key: 20107270
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-54364
• Device Sequence Number: 8340780
• Product Code: DXF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00685447011835
• UDI-Public: 00685447011835
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150709
• 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): 10/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/20/2026
• Device Lot Number: VXF160124E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening; Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 80 YR
• Patient Sex: Female