The transseptal puncture experience: Safety insights from FDA MAUDE database.
Ramez MorcosMichael MegalyAnand DesaiMohamed AlkhouliMarwan SaadMichael LunaSantiago A GarciaHouman KhaliliBrijeshwar MainiPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2021)
Needle detachment was the most common mode of failure, and cardiac perforation was the most common complication reported with TSP needles. Future efforts should focus on innovative TSP needle design, best practice guidelines, including role of imaging guidance, and increased TSP training.