MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL1¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8.5F; Introducer, catheter

Model Number	407453
Medical Device Problem Codes	Flaked (1246); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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
This report is to advise of skiving that was noted during analysis.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One 8.5f swartz braided introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.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; skiving was noted proximal to the distal tip.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Fast-cath transseptal guiding introducer instructions for use (ifu) states, ¿during insertion, always use the stylet to facilitate needle passage through the dilator/sheath assembly.Failure to use the stylet may inhibit advancement of the needle and may result in inadvertent needle puncture of the dilator/sheath assembly or skiving of material from the inner surface of the dilator.¿ the cause of the insertion difficulty is consistent with not following the instructions for use.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL1¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8.5F
• 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: 23952943
• Report Number: 3005334138-2026-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 15422561
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205771
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205771(10)10797297(17)280229
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/03/2026

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: 407453
• Device Catalogue Number: 407453
• Device Lot Number: 10797297
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/18/2025
• 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: 12/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2025
• 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