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

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Air Leak (1008)

Patient Problems ST Segment Elevation (2059); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/27/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryoablation procedure, "when the patient took a breath, there was a high possibility that air could enter from the valve of the sheath".The sheath was replaced with a competitor product.The procedure completed with cryo.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the data files and sheath, 4fc12 with lot number 75945 were returned and analyzed.The data files did not show any system notices or issues for the date of the reported event.Visual inspection of the sheath showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Air aspiration was reproduced when a test balloon catheter was introduced through the sheath.Dissection showed the hemostatic valve was leaking.In conclusion, the reported air ingress and valve issue were confirmed through testing.The sheath failed the returned product inspection due to a leaking hemostatic valve.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.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 CRYOCATH LP; 16771 chemin ste-marie; kirkland H9H 5 H3; CA H9H 5H3
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 5900548
• MDR Text Key: 52885086
• Report Number: 3002648230-2016-00346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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
• Report Date: 07/27/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/24/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/18/2017
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 75945
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/29/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2015
• 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