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

Model Number 4FC12

Device Problem Air Leak (1008)

Patient Problems Embolism (1829); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/13/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, upon insertion of a competitor mapping catheter in the sheath, air ingress was noted on fluoroscopy.Air aspiration was then performed using another catheter.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Event summary: the patient data files showed at least seven applications were performed with catheter 2af284/92263-52 on the date of the event.Application number one was non-sustained for about 160 seconds and application number two had a temperature problem.Upon visual inspection of the flexcath sheath 4fc12 / 14977-029, results showed the device was intact with no apparent issues.Air aspiration was reproduced when a test arctic front catheter was introduced through the sheath when catheter was in the straight position.Functional testing of the sheath confirmed the hemostatic valve was leaking.Air bubbles were observed through the valve.It is suspected that the valve disk is torn.In conclusion, the reported issue air ingress during aspiration has been confirmed through testing but not confirmed through the data analysis.The sheath failed the returned product inspection due to a leaking hemostatic valve.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

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: 7004413
• MDR Text Key: 92114575
• Report Number: 3002648230-2017-00595
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/23/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/20/2019
• Device Model Number: 4FC12
• Device Catalogue Number: 4FC12
• Device Lot Number: 14977
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2017
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Weight: 70