MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ BID CURVE F-J; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number	A-TCSE-FJ
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an avnrt ablation procedure, communication issues with the ablation catheter resulted in a procedural delay.The catheter was connected, and it was able to be localized, contact force information was shown, and there was a good signal.However, when attempting to ablate, an error message displayed on the generator stating no catheter connected.The catheter was disconnected, the generator and tactisys were switched off, the cable between the tactisys and the generator was changed, and the generator was replaced, but the issue persisted.The catheter was replaced which resolved the issue and the procedure was completed with no adverse patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6.One bi-directional, curve f-j, tacticath sensor enabled contact force ablation catheter was received for evaluation.The reported ampere recognition issue could not be confirmed.Electrode 1 and the tip thermocouple met specifications during electrical testing with no open or short circuits detected.In addition, the tip thermocouple temperature reading increased with exposure to heat.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the reported event remains unknown.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿ BID CURVE F-J
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 23860348
• Report Number: 3008452825-2025-00686
• Device Sequence Number: 4671748
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027665
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067027665(10)10955768(17)280630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 01/27/2026

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: A-TCSE-FJ
• Device Catalogue Number: A-TCSE-FJ
• Device Lot Number: 10955768
• 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: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2025
• 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