MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC. THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number D134805

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 11/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

After placing the ablation catheter into the patient, the current was not flowing correctly from the catheter.The catheter was removed and replaced without incident or harm to the patient.The clinical site works directly with the manufacturer to determine if the product should be sent back for investigation.

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC.; 15715 arrow hwy; irwindale CA 91706
• MDR Report Key: 13009733
• MDR Text Key: 282272717
• Report Number: 13009733
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: D134805
• Device Catalogue Number: D134805
• Device Lot Number: 30560193M
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 11/30/2021
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 12/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other