MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MEXICO BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE; TROCAR

Model Number EP003994S

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 06/22/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the transseptal needle, ep003994s with lot number 212632798, was returned and analyzed.There were no anomalies found.The reported skiving issue was not confirmed; however, it is plausible that skiving occurred as there is a compatibility issue with the needle and a competitor sheath.The cause of the issue was not established.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that during a radiofrequency (rf) ablation procedure, the transseptal needle was scratching the inside of the dilator and could not be advanced out of the dilator.The needle and sheath were replaced.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.The case was completed and no debris or particles were noticed.

• Brand Name: BROCKENBROUGH¿ NEEDLE
• Type of Device: TROCAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MEXICO; av. paseo del cucapah #10510; tijuana,bc 22570 ; MX 22570
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 9857984
• MDR Text Key: 191820812
• Report Number: 9612164-2020-01242
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994663146
• UDI-Public: 00613994663146
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: PRE-AMEND
• 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
• Report Date: 03/19/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2020
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2019
• Device Model Number: EP003994S
• Device Catalogue Number: EP003994S
• Device Lot Number: 212632798
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/13/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2017
• 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