MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC NAVI-STAR THERMO-COOL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER

Model Number NI75TCBH

Device Problems Crack (1135); Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 07/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was returned to biosense webster inc.(bwi) for evaluation on (b)(6) 2021.Bwi conducted a visual inspection and deflection evaluation of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed the peek housing cracked with internal parts exposed on the navistar thermocool catheter.Deflection test was performed on the catheter and it was found within specifications.No malfunction was observed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 30548331m number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.As part of bwi¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the as the device performed without any deflection issues.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a supraventricular tachycardia (svt) procedure with a navi-star¿ thermo-cool¿ electrophysiology catheter and the biosense webster inc, (bwi) product analysis lab found the peek housing cracked with internal parts exposed.Initially, it was reported that during the svt operation, the catheter was unable to deflect or relax completely.A second catheter was used to complete the operation.No adverse patient consequences were reported.The deflection issue was assessed as not mdr reportable.The most likely consequence is an intraprocedural delay.The potential risk that it could cause or contribute to a serious injury or death is remote.This event is being reported because the biosense webster inc, (bwi) product analysis lab received the device for evaluation and found on (b)(6) 2021 that the peek housing was cracked with internal parts exposed.This finding was assessed as mdr reportable.Therefore, the awareness date for this reportable lab finding is (b)(6) 2021.

• Brand Name: NAVI-STAR THERMO-COOL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER
• 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: gabriel alfageme ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9497898687
• MDR Report Key: 12738260
• MDR Text Key: 279622933
• Report Number: 2029046-2021-01852
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835008333
• UDI-Public: 10846835008333
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/31/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NI75TCBH
• Device Catalogue Number: NI75TCBH
• Device Lot Number: 30548331M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2021
• 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: UNKNOWN BRAND CATHETER