MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL0¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	407449
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an atrial fibrillation procedure, a fluid leak was observed from the sheath.The sheath was exchanged, but the same issue occurred with the second sheath.The sheath was exchanged again and the issue was resolved.The procedure was completed with no adverse patient health consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h2, h3, h6, h11.One 8f swartz braided introducer sheath and dilator were 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 ifu states: do not remove dilator or catheter rapidly.Damage to the valve may occur, potentially compromising hemostasis.

• Brand Name: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER, SL0¿, 63 CM LENGTH, 8F
• 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: 24617783
• Report Number: 3005334138-2026-00148
• Device Sequence Number: 21228888
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205733
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205733(10)11029437(17)280831
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 04/17/2026

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: 407449
• Device Catalogue Number: 407449
• Device Lot Number: 11029437
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2026
• 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: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SWARTZ¿ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER 8F.
• Patient Sex: Unknown