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MalfunctionDRC

BRK¿ TRANSSEPTAL NEEDLE, 98 CM LENGTH

Received Jun 17, 2026 · Event occurred Aug 31, 2025

Report 3008452825-2026-00344 · MDR key 25539610

Device

Generic name

Trocar

Manufacturer

Abbott Medical

Model number

407206

Catalog number

407206

Lot number

10637597

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING THE SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA PROCEDURE, A LEAK OCCURRED FROM THE BRK NEEDLE. THE NEEDLE WAS REPLACED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. A SLIP TIP SYRINGE WAS USED AND THE NEEDLE WAS PRE-SHAPED.