MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. LIVEWIRE¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER DUO-DECAPOLAR (20 ELECTRODES), MEDIUM CURL; CATHETER, STEERABLE

Model Number 401908

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Cardiac Perforation (2513)

Event Date 03/14/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported pericardial effusion could not be conclusively determined.Per the ifu, cardiac perforation is a known risk during the use of this device.

Event Description

During a ventricular tachycardia ablation procedure a pericardial effusion occurred.Access was obtained via transseptal puncture and mapping was completed.Following mapping the ablation catheter was introduced.At this time the patient reported chest pain and tightness.An echocardiogram confirmed an effusion in the pericardium and the patient was transferred to a cardiac surgeon.Heparin was reversed and a pericardiocentesis was performed to stabilize the patient.There were no performance issues with any abbott device.

Event Description

Related manufacturing reference: 3008452825-2019-00176, 3008452825-2019-00177, 3005334138-2019-00204.

• Brand Name: LIVEWIRE¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER DUO-DECAPOLAR (20 ELECTRODES), MEDIUM CURL
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 14901 deveau place; minnetonka MN 55345
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 14901 deveau place; minnetonka MN 55345
• Manufacturer Contact: stephanie o' sullivan ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 8498164
• MDR Text Key: 141428582
• Report Number: 2182269-2019-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734202558
• UDI-Public: 05414734202558
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: K913940
• 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: 04/12/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 401908
• Device Catalogue Number: 401908
• Device Lot Number: 6393027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2018
• 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): Required Intervention