MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC QDOT MICRO; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Catalog Number D139505

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 07/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a qdot micro catheter and a rupture of the insulating material issue occurred.Presence of blood at the end of the ablation catheter, like a rupture of the insulating material.Flush non-conforming before insertion in the patient.It was unknown if the procedure was delayed due to the reported event.It was also unknown if the procedure was successfully completed.There was no patient consequence.Multiple attempts have been made to obtain clarification to this complaint.However, no further information has been made available.The event was assessed as mdr reportable for a rupture of the insulating material.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 31055913l number, and no internal actions related to the complaint was found during the review.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).

• Brand Name: QDOT MICRO
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• 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: 17558960
• MDR Text Key: 321288174
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-01792
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835016758
• UDI-Public: 10846835016758
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P210027
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D139505
• Device Lot Number: 31055913L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2023
• 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