MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL SERIES, SL0¿ 10F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	406968
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure, a blood leak occurred from the hemostasis valve.The sheath was inserted into the right atrium and there was no problem when inserting the viewflex catheter, but when it was replaced with snake catheter (6f 20-electrode catheter, japan lifeline), a blood leak was noted from the hemostasis valve.The sheath was replaced with a non-abbott device (10f sheath manufactured by terumo) and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.The hospital discarded the reported introducer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported blood leak remains unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6.One 10f fast-cath introducer sheath was received for evaluation.A kink was noted approximately 11.5" proximal to the distal tip.A dilator from current inventory was inserted and removed from the sheath.An aspiration vacuum leak test was conducted; no air aspirated into the syringe.A pressure leak test (liquid method) was also conducted; no leaks were noted.The sheath passed pressure and aspiration leak testing with no anomalies observed.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the reported leak remains unknown.

• Brand Name: FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SL SERIES, SL0¿ 10F
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 22328282
• Report Number: 3005334138-2025-00382
• Device Sequence Number: 8289045
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734203562
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734203562(10)10729210(17)280131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061015
• 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): 08/06/2025

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: 406968
• Device Catalogue Number: 406968
• Device Lot Number: 10729210
• 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: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2025
• 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 Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG