MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SWARTZ¿ SL TRANSSEPTAL SERIES, SL1¿ 8.; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	406849
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the atrial fibrillation procedure, skiving occurred.It was difficult to advance the brk needle for approximately the last 5cm of the sheath.After the transseptal puncture, the needle was removed and a piece of plastic was seen at the tip, presumably sheared off from the inside of the dilator.The sheath and needle were both 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 fast-cath introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.The needle was also returned.Resistance was noted near the distal end of the dilator when a brk needle/stylet assembly from current inventory was advanced through the returned dilator and sheath.The dilator tubing was cut lengthwise and a build-up of skived material was noted at the distal end of the dilator.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the skiving remains unknown.

• Brand Name: FAST-CATH¿ TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER SWARTZ¿ SL TRANSSEPTAL SERIES, SL1¿ 8.
• 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 n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 23450766
• Report Number: 3005334138-2025-00656
• Device Sequence Number: 8073726
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734203388
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734203388(10)10780631(17)280229
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 12/09/2025

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: 406849
• Device Catalogue Number: 406849
• Device Lot Number: 10780631
• 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: 10/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2025
• 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