It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown ablation procedure with in which smartablate¿ irrigation tubing set was used but glittery tubing was identified.There were frequent bubble errors.The issues were identified during priming and flushing of the tubing.The medical team confirmed that the glitter-like material was inside of the tubing and that they believed it was foreign material.The medical team stated that the foreign matter remained inside the tubing.However, it is unknown if the matter was loose or embedded; therefore, this event will be reported.The tubing was replaced, which resolved the issue.The procedure was completed.No patient consequences were reported.Pump bubble errors is not mdr-reportable.Foreign material inside tubing is mdr-reportable.
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Initial reporter phone: (b)(6).Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number ac7497873, and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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: (b)(4).
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On 25-may-2023, bwi confirmed that the manufacture date was 21-sep-2022, which has been updated accordingly in section h4 of this supplemental report.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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