MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical ViewFlex¿ Xtra ICE Catheter; Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular

Model Number	D087031
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an atrial fibrillation procedure, a crack was observed on the tip of the viewflex xtra ice catheter while the device was being maneuvered through tortuous anatomy.The user reported difficulty obtaining inferior vena cava (ivc) vascular access and noted that significant force was required during device insertion.It was also noted that multiple procedural devices became bent during the procedure.The catheter was exchanged, 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: ViewFlex¿ Xtra ICE Catheter
• Common Device Name: Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular
• Manufacturer (Section D): Abbott Medical; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): Abbott Medical; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy mccarty ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50898833
• Report Number: 3008452825-2026-00495
• Device Sequence Number: 17599682
• Product Code: OBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067002082
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067002082(10)11413254(17)270430
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223077
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: D087031
• Device Catalogue Number: D087031
• Device Lot Number: 11413254
• 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: 08/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2026
• 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