MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Swartz¿ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer SL 1 Curve, 63 cm Length, 8F; Introducer, Catheter

Model Number	407439
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During the atrial fibrillation procedure, it was noted that the swartz sheath was punctured by the brk needle during transseptal.While initiating transseptal puncture with the brk needle it was noted that there was resistance in the sheath.The entire assembly was withdrawn from the patient, and it was noted that the brk needle had punctured the swartz sheath.The swartz sheath was exchanged, and transseptal puncture was completed successfully.The procedure was completed with no adverse patient health 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 puncture and difficult to insert could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: Swartz¿ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer SL 1 Curve, 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 n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50860186
• Report Number: 3005334138-2026-00449
• Device Sequence Number: 10053307
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734205634
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734205634(10)11183219(17)281231
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052644
• 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: 407439
• Device Catalogue Number: 407439
• Device Lot Number: 11183219
• 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: 08/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2026
• 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