MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AGILIS¿ NXT STEERABLE INTRODUCER DUAL-REACH¿ 71 CM SHEATH, LARGE CURL, 8.5F; Introducer, catheter

Model Number	G408324
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One 8.5f agilis steerable introducer sheath was received for evaluation.Functional testing determined a leak was noted in the hemostasis valve.The cap was removed from the hemostasis hub and the hemostasis seals were microscopically inspected.Tearing, resulting in a hole, was noted in the proximal and distal seals.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the damaged seals and subsequent leak remains unknown.The ifu states: do not remove dilator or catheter rapidly.Damage to the valve may occur, potentially compromising hemostasis.
Event or Problem Description
During a ventricular tachycardia procedure, after insertion into the access site, when the sheath was checked for bubbles, continuous air introduction was noted.The lines were checked for proper connection, but the issue persisted.The sheath was replaced, and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: AGILIS¿ NXT STEERABLE INTRODUCER DUAL-REACH¿ 71 CM SHEATH, LARGE CURL, 8.5F
• Common Device Name: Introducer, catheter
• 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 north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 24227359
• Report Number: 3008452825-2026-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 10269707
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734206150
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734206150(10)10985914(17)280731
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K081645
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2026

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: G408324
• Device Catalogue Number: G408324
• Device Lot Number: 10985914
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2026
• 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: 12/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2025
• 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: Male