MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC EZ STEER¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; ELECTRODE, PERCUTANEOUS, CONDUCTION TISSUE ABLATION

Model Number BD7TCDF4L

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/10/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that an unknown patient underwent an avnrt ablation procedure with a ez steer¿ bi-directional electrophysiology catheter.It was reported by the bwi representative that when the catheter was removed from the box, one of the sides of the sterile packaging seal was open.The catheter was replaced, and the issue was resolved.No patient consequences were reported.Open pouch seal is mdr-reportable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The bwi product analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 4.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by biosense webster, inc., or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, biosense webster, inc.Or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number:pc-(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

On 3-nov-2022, bwi received confirmation that the catheter was not used on the patient.On 16-nov-2022, the product investigation was completed.Device evaluation details: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for finished device number 30402406m and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The analysis could not be performed due to pouch was not returned for analysis.Therefore, the event described could not be confirmed.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EZ STEER¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, PERCUTANEOUS, CONDUCTION TISSUE ABLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte; 1820parque industrial salvacar; juarez 32599 ; MX 32599
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15730514
• MDR Text Key: 307204275
• Report Number: 2029046-2022-02720
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835002515
• UDI-Public: 10846835002515
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P950005/S19
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/25/2023
• Device Model Number: BD7TCDF4L
• Device Catalogue Number: BD7TCDF4L
• Device Lot Number: 30402406M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1