MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING ECO CATHETER; CATHETER, INTRACARDIAC MAPPING, HIGH-DENSITY ARRAY

Catalog Number D128208

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 03/28/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a pentaray nav high-density mapping eco catheter and the deflection became stuck.It was reported that when the physician was going to insert the pentaray catheter into the patient again, the pentaray catheter would not straighten out to insert into the patient.The caller stated that the deflection mechanism was not working correctly.They replaced the pentaray catheter and the procedure continued without further issues.There was no patient consequence.Additional information was received indicating the curve of the catheter was stuck in a deflected position.The knob was unable to be turned or pushed down.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 ref.# (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

On 15-may-2024, the bwi product analysis lab received the complaint device for evaluation.The product analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).

• Brand Name: PENTARAY NAV HIGH-DENSITY MAPPING ECO CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRACARDIAC MAPPING, HIGH-DENSITY ARRAY
• 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: 19164060
• MDR Text Key: 341534677
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-01333
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835012224
• UDI-Public: 10846835012224
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123837
• 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: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D128208
• Device Lot Number: 31222784L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• 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
• Treatment: AGILIS 8.5 FR SHEATH; UNK_NGEN RF GENERATOR