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

Catalog Number UNK_SMART TOUCH BIDIRECTIONAL

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Perforation of Esophagus (2399)

Event Date 03/07/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation which included a thermocool® smart touch¿ bi-directional navigation catheter and the patient experienced esophageal perforation that required surgical intervention.The patient was admitted for esophageal pain when swallowing.Imaging revealed an esophageal perforation that was determined to be caused by thermal damage.There was no communication with the atrium.The cardiothoracic (ct) surgery was consulted but they declined to perform surgery because the patient's religion does not allow them to accept blood products.They are still at the hospital at the time of the call, and they are trying to find another hospital that would consider doing surgery on the patient.Patient underwent the procedure at a different hospital than where they presented with symptoms.Patient was treated for the esophageal perforation at (b)(6) hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

Since no device has been received for analysis, 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).

• 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: 19035764
• MDR Text Key: 339286636
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-01123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835009163
• UDI-Public: 10846835009163
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/03/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_SMART TOUCH BIDIRECTIONAL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2024
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening; Required Intervention