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

Model Number D134805

Device Problem Unable to Obtain Readings (1516)

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

Event Date 09/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

There were no temperature readings coming from the ablation catheter after placement into the patient.The catheter was removed and replaced without incident or harm to the patient.Manufacturer response for catheter, thermocool smarttouch bi-directional ablation catheter (per site reporter) per report, manufacturer notified.

• 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: 15787686
• MDR Text Key: 303547586
• Report Number: 15787686
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/01/2022,10/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: D134805
• Device Catalogue Number: D134805
• Device Lot Number: 30799905L
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 11/01/2022
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 11/14/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1