MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. SAFIRE¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER 4 MM TIP UNIVERSAL TEMPERATURE MONITORI; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number	402810
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During a supraventricular tachycardia procedure, a communication issue occurred causing a procedure delay.An error message was noted on the ampere generator stating that the catheter was not connected (despite the catheter being visualized with good signal quality) and ablation was not possible.The cable and generator were exchanged which did not resolve the issue.The catheter was then exchanged and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6.One 4mm tip, medium curl, safire ablation catheter was received for evaluation.Electrode 1 and the thermistor/thermocouple met specifications during electrical testing.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the reported communication issue and subsequent delay could not be determined.

• Brand Name: SAFIRE¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER 4 MM TIP UNIVERSAL TEMPERATURE MONITORI
• Common Device Name: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 14901 deveau place; minnetonka MN 55345
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 14901 deveau place; minnetonka MN 55345
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 21766254
• Report Number: 2182269-2025-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 18258636
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734206013
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734206013(10)10430742(17)270630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960016
• 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): 06/17/2025

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: 402810
• Device Catalogue Number: 402810
• Device Lot Number: 10430742
• 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: 04/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2024
• 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