NA 6207-S5 (UDI 00613994391551)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · INTRODUCER 6207-S5 SPLITTABLE 7FR 5PK · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994391551), received between Aug 9, 2017 and Dec 16, 2021 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (5 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Integrity Problem5
- Break4
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Accessory Incompatible1
- Crack1
- Device Damaged by Another Device1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 16, 2021Break; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE THE WING SNAPPED OFF NOT ALLOWING THE INTRODUCER TO PEEL AWAY AS IT SHOULD. THE INTRODUCER WAS REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13017288 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2021Break; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE THE WING SNAPPED OFF NOT ALLOWING THE INTRODUCER TO PEEL AWAY AS IT SHOULD. THE INTRODUCER WAS REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13017281 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN HAD DIFFICULTY WHEN SPLITTING THE SHEATH. THE HANDLE SEPARATED FROM THE SHEATH INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING THE TEAR LINE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12230575 ↗MalfunctionJan 4, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Damaged by Another Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Damaged by Another Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE OF A PACING LEAD, THE INTRODUCER SHEATH HANDLE BROKE AND BECAME DETACHED DURING THE PEELING PROCESS. AS A RESULT, THE INSULATION OF THE PACING LEAD WAS DAMAGED. THE LEAD WAS TAKEN OUT AND A NEW LEAD WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11114190 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN IMPLANT PROCEDURE FOR A PACING LEAD, THE HANDLE OF THE INTRODUCER SNAPPED OFF. THE SHEATH HAD TO BE CUT AWAY RATHER THAN SPLITTING. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10747329 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2019Accessory Incompatible; Accessory Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE THE INTRODUCER WOULD NOT ACCEPT LEAD, AND WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE KINKED AND/OR SPLIT WITHIN VEIN. A DIFFERENT INTRODUCER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8238088 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Integrity Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LEAD IMPLANT PROCEDURE, WHEN THE INITIAL SPLITTING OF THE INTRODUCER THE HUB SEPARATED FROM THE SHEATH BODY DURING THE PEEL THE PHYSICIAN ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTY TO PART THE INTRODUCER WITH SCISSORS TO REMOVE FROM THE LEAD BODY DURING A PACEMAKER IMPLANT. THIS ADDED CONSIDERABLE TIME TO THE IMPLANT. THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND TO HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH THE PEELING. THE HUB WAS CRACKED AND THE SHEATH WOULD NOT SPLIT ALONG THE SCORE LINE LENGTH WISE. THE INTRODUCER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT INTRODUCER. THE SECOND INTRODUCER ENCOUNTERED THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7413797 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LEAD IMPLANT PROCEDURE, WHEN THE INITIAL SPLITTING OF THE INTRODUCER THE HUB SEPARATED FROM THE SHEATH BODY DURING THE PEEL THE PHYSICIAN ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTY TO PART THE INTRODUCER WITH SCISSORS TO REMOVE FROM THE LEAD BODY DURING A PACEMAKER IMPLANT. THIS ADDED CONSIDERABLE TIME TO THE IMPLANT. THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND TO HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH THE PEELING. THE HUB WAS CRACKED AND THE SHEATH WOULD NOT SPLIT ALONG THE SCORE LINE LENGTH WISE. THE INTRODUCER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT INTRODUCER. THE SECOND INTRODUCER ENCOUNTERED THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7413784 ↗MalfunctionFeb 8, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IMPLANT PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THAT PATIENT ANATOMY HAD FIBROUS TISSUE IN THE PACE POCKET, AS A RESULT DURING INTRODUCER SHEATH ADVANCE THE PHYSICIAN HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE/FORCE. THE INTRODUCER SHEATH RUPTURED DURING USE, WHILE DILATOR WAS IN THE SHEATH, AND DURING ATTEMPT TO PLACE THE SHEATH OVER THE WIRE. THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7254634 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2017Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED NEAR THE TIP, PRIOR TO INSERTION IN PATIENT'S BODY. THE SHEATH WAS EXCHANGED FOR A DIFFERENT SHEATH. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6780224 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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