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 Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the ventricular tachycardia procedure, skiving was noted after insertion into the patient.Small plastic particles of the introducer were noted at the tip of the brk needle when it was removed.The needle was not reshaped and the stylet was used.The same device was used to complete the procedure with no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6, h11.One 8.5f swartz braided introducer sheath and dilator were received for evaluation.No anomalies were noted when a brk needle/stylet assembly was advanced through the returned sheath/dilator assembly.The dilator was dissected and no evidence of skiving was noted.The batch record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.The cause of the reported skiving remains unknown.

• 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 north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 24253747
• Report Number: 3005334138-2026-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 18634654
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205771
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205771(10)11052101(17)280831
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2026

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: 11052101
• 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: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2025
• 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