MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. TACTICATH¿ QUARTZ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, 75MM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Model Number PN-004 075

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Overheating of Device (1437); Use of Device Problem (1670)

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

Event Date 03/21/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During the atrial tachycardia procedure, it was noted that the temperature reading of distal electrode of the catheter was high and that the signal could not display.The catheter was replaced, and the procedure was completed with no adverse consequences to the patient.After receiving the device for product investigation, it was confirmed that the catheter was part of a different batch/lot than what was previously communicated, and was confirmed to be used past its expiration date.

Event Description

Additional information confirmed the incorrect lot number was initially reported.The correct lot number is 7424888 and was not expired at the time of use, making the event not reportable.

• Brand Name: TACTICATH¿ QUARTZ CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER, 75MM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525-6; parque industrial j. bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENUSA DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525-6; parque industrial j. bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15270713
• MDR Text Key: 305077979
• Report Number: 9680001-2022-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640157990040
• UDI-Public: 07640157990040
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P130026
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/25/2022
• Device Model Number: PN-004 075
• Device Catalogue Number: PN-004075
• Device Lot Number: 7424888
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/29/2020
• 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