MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical TriClip¿ G5 Steerable Guide Catheter; Catheter, Percutaneous

Model Number	TSGC0801
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Air/Gas in Device (4062)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on 14 august 2026 that the patient presented with mitral regurgitation (tr) for a triclip procedure.During the preparation of triclip steerable guide catheter (tsgc), loss of column was observed at the flush port along with air bubbles.The tsgc was replaced with another device to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay or adverse patient effects reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
All available information was investigated and the reported sgc leak/splash (loss of fluid column) and air/gas in device were not confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar complaints from the lot.Based on information provided and the results of the returned device analysis (unable to confirm the reported issues), the cause for the reported leak/splash (loss of fluid column) and air/gas in the device could not be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

• Brand Name: TriClip¿ G5 Steerable Guide Catheter
• Common Device Name: Catheter, Percutaneous
• Manufacturer (Section D): Abbott Medical; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, Reg # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50674302
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-06055
• Device Sequence Number: 12050786
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067050724
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K243224
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/08/2026

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: TSGC0801
• Device Catalogue Number: TSGC0801
• Device Lot Number: 60421R1070
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/02/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2026
• 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