MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problems Air Leak (1008); Aspiration Issue (2883)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/09/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event occurred outside the us where the same model is distributed.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is not generally available due to confidentiality concerns.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryoablation procedure, the sheath could not be aspirated without air bubbles.The sheath was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the flexcath advance sheath, with lot 31826, was returned and analyzed.Visual inspection of the sheath showed the device was intact with no apparent issues; the reported air ingress could not be reproduced.Multiple aspirations and injections were performed without air bubbles or leaks; the hemostatic valve and valve assembly were leak tight.In conclusion, the reported issue of air ingress was not confirmed through testing.The flexcath advance sheath, with lot 31826, passed the returned product inspection as per specification.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: FLEXCATH ADVANCE STEERABLE SHEATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 16771 chemin ste-marie; kirkland H9H 5 H3; CA H9H 5H3
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 5467269
• MDR Text Key: 39647810
• Report Number: 3002648230-2016-00066
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K123591
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2016

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/24/2017
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 31826
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/29/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; Not provided; 04/21/2016
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/17/2016; 05/11/2016; 09/20/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1