MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Spectranetics Corporation LLD EZ Lead Locking Device; Stylet, Catheter

Model Number	518-062
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Date of Event	08/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove a right atrial (ra), right ventricular (rv), and left ventricular (lv) lead due to bacteremia.Spectranetics lld ez lead locking devices (lld ezs) were inserted into each lead to provide traction.Beginning with a spectranetics 14f glidelight laser sheath, along with a spectranetics visisheath dilator sheath, advancement was made through the subclavian down past the ra.With traction from the lld ez, the lv lead was extracted; however, a pericardial effusion was detected.Rescue efforts began, including bypass, pericardial window, and sternotomy.A perforation to the coronary sinus (cs) was discovered and repaired (mdr #3007284006-2026-00431).The decision was made to abandon the extraction; therefore, the lld ezs, along with the ra and rv lead, were cut and capped and remained in the patient (mdr #3007284006-2026-00432).There was no attempt made to unlock the lld ezs.The patient survived the procedure.This report captures the lld ez within the ra lead, which was cut/capped and remained in the patient.There was no alleged malfunction of any spectranetics devices in use during the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A3b) patient gender - not available from facility.H3) a portion of the device was discarded, and a portion remained within the lead within the patient.H6) lld cut/cap is a known risk of complication with use of the lld.Although lld cut/cap is a known risk of complication with use of the lld, the physician did not attempt to unlock the lld ez from the lead prior to cutting and capping.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

• Brand Name: LLD EZ Lead Locking Device
• Common Device Name: Stylet, Catheter
• Manufacturer (Section D): Spectranetics Corporation; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer (Section G): Spectranetics Corporation; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer Contact: nicole worford ; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs, CO 80921 ; +1(719)447-2465
• MDR Report Key: 50498457
• Report Number: 3007284006-2026-00433
• Device Sequence Number: 16005322
• Product Code: DRB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813132023072
• UDI-Public: (01)00813132023072(17)280309(10)0303726156
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142116
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/28/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 518-062
• Device Catalogue Number: 518-062
• Device Lot Number: 0303726156
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Medtronic 4598 LV lead.; Medtronic 5076 RA pacing lead.; Medtronic 6935M RV ICD lead.; Spectranetics 14F GlideLight Laser Sheath.; Spectranetics CVX-300 Excimer Laser System.; Spectranetics LLD EZ Lead Locking Devices.; Spectranetics VisiSheath Dilator Sheath.
• Patient Age: 46 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 130 LB
• Patient Race: White