MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL0¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407449
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the atrial fibrillation procedure, an air leak occurred.After preparing and flushing the introducer, it was inserted into the right atrium.With the introducer leaned against the septal wall, air was observed in the transparent part, entering through the hemostasis valve.The introducer was replaced and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6 one 8.5f swartz braided introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.Functional testing determined a leak was noted in the hemostasis valve.The cap was removed from the hemostasis hub and the hemostasis seals were microscopically inspected.Tearing, resulting in a hole, was noted in the proximal and distal seals.A corrective action was initiated to address the failure mode of the swartz braided introducer leak.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, SL0¿, 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: 21925310
• Report Number: 3005334138-2025-00218
• Device Sequence Number: 8795092
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205733
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205733(10)10640103(17)280131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 06/13/2025

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: 407449
• Device Catalogue Number: 407449
• Device Lot Number: 10640103
• 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: 04/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2025
• 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