MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL TACTIFLEX¿ ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number	A-TFSE-DF
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pericardial Effusion (3271)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Following a pfa/rf procedure, a routine transthoracic echocardiogram revealed a pericardial effusion on the cti line in the right atrium.No intervention was needed to treat the effusion.The patient has experienced no symptoms during the hospital stay.Ibuprofen was administered.Physician states that no perforation occurred and alleges that the cause for the reported mild pericardial effusion is probably long rf energy delivery to the right atrial isthmus.There were no performance issues with any abbott device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6, h11.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis; however, the log files from the tactisys quartz system were returned.The log file analysis concluded that the catheter performed as intended.The optical fibers met specifications while inside the patient, the recorded temperatures indicated cooling during rf ablation, and contact force measurements were displayed throughout the duration of the log files.The batch record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Due to unknown procedural conditions, we are unable to conclusively determine the cause of the reported event and the cause remains unknown.Per the ifu, cardiac tamponade and pericardial effusion are known risks during the use of this device.

• Brand Name: TACTIFLEX¿ ABLATION CATHETER, SENSOR ENABLED¿
• 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: 24310516
• Report Number: 3008452825-2026-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 12181563
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067034571
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067034571(10)11123666(17)281031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: P220013
• 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): 03/17/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A-TFSE-DF
• Device Catalogue Number: A-TFSE-DF
• Device Lot Number: 11123666
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male