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

Catalog Number D134721IL

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 03/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch® sf uni-directional navigation catheter and during the operation, there was an intermittent or low irrigation on the device but not complete occlusion.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch® sf uni-directional navigation catheter and during the operation, there was an intermittent or low irrigation on the device but not complete occlusion.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.Device evaluation details: the device was returned to biosense webster for evaluation.A visual inspection and irrigation test of the returned device were performed in accordance with bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.An irrigation test was performed, and the device was irrigated correctly.No irrigation issues were observed.No malfunctions were observed during the device analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number lot 31204912l, and no internal actions related to the complaint were found during the review.Additionally, the manufacture and expiration dates have been provided.Therefore, fields d4.Expiration date and h4.Device manufacture date have been populated.The irrigation issue reported by the customer could not be replicated during the product investigation.Other issues or circumstances may have occurred during the usage of the device that compromised its performance.The instructions for use contain the following warnings and precautions: purge the catheter and the irrigation tubing with heparinized normal saline prior to insertion of the catheter into the patient.Inspect the irrigation saline for air bubbles prior to its use in the procedure.Air bubbles in the irrigation saline may cause emboli.Always maintain a constant heparinized normal saline infusion to prevent coagulation within the lumen of the catheter.Do not use the catheter without irrigation flow.As part of biosense webster's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.This product issue will be addressed through bwi's quality system.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: THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH® SF UNI-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: 19135439
• MDR Text Key: 341465052
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-01291
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S053
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D134721IL
• Device Lot Number: 31204912L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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