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

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Air Leak (1008)

Patient Problems Air Embolism (1697); Paralysis (1997); ST Segment Elevation (2059)

Event Date 03/02/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the data files for the date of the event were returned and analyzed.The files did not show any system notices or issues.Multiple known clinical issues were encountered during the procedure.The product malfunction allegation of air ingress could not be confirmed as the physical product was not returned for analysis.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 cryo ablation procedure, st elevation was confirmed.A coronary angiogram was performed and air was confirmed in the right coronary artery.The case was able to be completed with cryo.Following the case, the patient developed ¿disturbance of consciousness¿.An mri scan was performed and there was no change to the original diagnosis.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.Additional information received indicated that the patient experienced "severe numbness or paralysis in arm(s)".The patient was discharged and continues to be monitored.

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; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP; 9000 autoroute transcanadienne; pointe-claire,qc H9R 5 Z8; CA H9R 5Z8
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 6520386
• MDR Text Key: 73634189
• Report Number: 3002648230-2017-00187
• 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: 03/30/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Treatment: THE 2AF284 CATHETER
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening