Fast-Cath™ 406845Recalls & reported problems
St. Jude Medical, Inc. · Guiding Introducer · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 05414734202947), received between Nov 12, 2025 and Nov 12, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (1 report).
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Material Puncture/Hole1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Material Puncture/Hole; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Material Puncture/Hole; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
THIS REPORT IS TO ADVISE OF A MATERIAL PUNCTURE FOUND IN THE SHEATH DILATOR DURING ANALYSIS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23529482 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.