MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION CATHETER; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number D132701

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Heart Block (4444)

Event Date 06/19/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with an unknown smart touch bidirectional.The patient suffered a heart block av.It was reported that patient presented a ventricular extra systole coming from the outflow tract.The origin of the ventricular extra systole was identified in the left outflow tract.The earliest point was ablated using a thermocool smarttouch catheter with 30w.Few seconds after the ablation, the patient displayed a junctional rhythm; therefore, the ablation was immediately terminated.After ablation, the patient displayed an av node block 1 and a substitutive rhythm.The physician decided to implant a two chamber pacemaker.Patient was stable during the whole procedure.No emergency pacing was needed as its substitutive rhythm was sufficient for normal heart function.It is in the opinion of the physician that the complication was not caused by a malfunction of a device, but rather due to human error.Patient presented an av block 1 and therefore, the physician decided to implant a two chamber pacemaker.Additional information was received.Physician¿s opinion on the cause of this adverse event was that patient condition and human error have caused the adverse event.No product malfunction was observed.Outcome of the adverse event was improved.Patient did not require extended hospitalization because of the adverse event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information received indicates that the device is not available for return, therefore no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.Manufacturing record evaluation (mre) cannot be conducted because no lot number was provided by the customer.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4) during an internal review on 19-jul-2023, noted a correction to the 3500a initial under b5.Event description.Originally reported: ¿it was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with an unknown smart touch bidirectional.The patient suffered a heart block av.¿ should have stated, ¿it was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with an unknown smart touch bidirectional.The patient suffered a heart block.¿.

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• 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: 17344116
• MDR Text Key: 319228854
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-01529
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835009163
• UDI-Public: 10846835009163
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S053
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: D132701
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_SMART TOUCH BIDIRECTIONAL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/18/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Treatment: SMARTABLATE GENERATOR KIT-WW; SMARTABLATE PUMP KIT-WW
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention