MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Fast-Cath¿ Transseptal Guiding Introducer SL Series, SL0¿ 10F; Introducer, Catheter

Model Number	406968
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/29/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an atrial fibrillation procedure, air was aspirated from the fast-cath sl0 introducer when inserting the dilator and pulling the syringe.The introducer was replaced, and the procedure was completed with no adverse patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The batch record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: Fast-Cath¿ Transseptal Guiding Introducer SL Series, SL0¿ 10F
• 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 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50857252
• Report Number: 3005334138-2026-00455
• Device Sequence Number: 9652082
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734203562
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061015
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2026

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: 406968
• Device Catalogue Number: 406968
• Device Lot Number: 11230963
• 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: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2026
• 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 Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 132 LB