Fast-Cath™ 406868Recalls & reported problems
St. Jude Medical, Inc. · Guiding Introducer · Class 2
All models of Fast-Cath (71)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05414734203036), received between Oct 24, 2019 and Jan 5, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Fracture; Fracture
AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE, A TEAR WAS NOTED IN THE BODY OF THE SHEATH WHEN REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 11118052 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2019Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
DURING PROCEDURE, THERE WAS BLOOD LEAKING FROM THE VALVE AFTER THE DILATOR AND CATHETER WAS INSERTED. ANOTHER INTRODUCER WAS USED TO CONTINUE AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9233713 ↗
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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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