MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAYLIS MEDICALE CIE INC TORFLEX TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING SHEATH; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	TF85-32-63-55
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an atrial fibrillation procedure, a torflex transseptal guiding sheath was selected for use.It was noted that there was a sticky paper on outside of sheath.The procedure successfully completed using original method and/or device.No patient complications occurred.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis (disposed).
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.We are unable to provide the complete unique identifier (udi) at the time of the submission of this report, as it was not yet available.If additional details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Good faith effort attempts to try and retrieve additional details regarding the reported event are in progress, but further information was unable to be obtained yet.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not been received for analysis.However, the reported allegation was confirmed based on the media provided.Correction to the initial mdr in block init rptr also sent rep to fda (e4), in section e - initial reporter.We are unable to provide the complete unique identifier (udi) at the time of the submission of this report, as it was not yet available.If additional details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Good faith effort attempts were made to try and retrieve additional details regarding the reported event, but further information was unable to be obtained.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an atrial fibrillation procedure, a torflex transseptal guiding sheath was selected for use.It was noted that there was a sticky paper on outside of sheath.The procedure successfully completed using original method and/or device.No patient complications occurred.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis (disposed).

• Brand Name: TORFLEX TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING SHEATH
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAYLIS MEDICALE CIE 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: mary crawford ; 4100 hamline avenue north; dc a330; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6514400979
• MDR Report Key: 22309678
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-41125
• Device Sequence Number: 7937432
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00685447000709
• UDI-Public: (01)00685447000709
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183655
• 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): 08/14/2025

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: TF85-32-63-55
• Device Catalogue Number: TF85-32-63-55
• Device Lot Number: 0036257411
• 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: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown