MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL 1 CURVE, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407439
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the atrial fibrillation procedure, an air leak occurred.The sheath was inserted into the heart, the septal puncture was performed, and the dilator was removed.When aspiration was performed to flush, air was aspirated.Aspiration was performed several times, but air could not be completely removed.The sheath was replaced and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.No air movement into the patient was identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6.One 8f swartz braided introducer sheath was received for evaluation.Functional testing determined a leak was noted in the hemostasis seal.A puncture was noted in the proximal seal and tearing was noted in the distal seal, consistent with the reported leak.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the torn and punctured seals and subsequent leak remains unknown.The ifu states: do not remove dilator or catheter rapidly.Damage to the valve may occur, potentially compromising hemostasis.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL 1 CURVE, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F
• 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: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 20902525
• Report Number: 3005334138-2024-00534
• Device Sequence Number: 20096743
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205634
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205634(10)10245696(17)270228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052644
• 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): 01/10/2025

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 Model Number: 407439
• Device Catalogue Number: 407439
• Device Lot Number: 10245696
• 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: 11/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2024
• 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