MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STOCKERT GMBH SMARTABLATE¿ SYSTEM IRRIGATION PUMP (US); CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number M490008

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Air Embolism (1697)

Event Date 10/26/2022

Event Type  Injury  

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.Biosense webster inc.'s reference number (b)(4) has two reports: (1) manufacture report number # 2029046-2022-02927 for product code d138502 (carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium) (2) importer report number # 2029046-2022-50014 product code m490008 (smartablate¿ system irrigation pump (us).

Event Description

It was reported that a female patient underwent a atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium and a smartablate¿ system irrigation pump (us) and the patient suffered st elevation due to an air embolism.It was reported that during an afib case, the patient suffered st elevation.The bwi representative reported after the first ablation lesion, the patient suffered st elevation for about 6 ½ mins.It was thought to be an air embolism that was introduced.No medical intervention was provided, and the issue resolved on its own.The case was continued and completed with no other issues.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.It was also noted that when the ablation catheter was removed from the vizigo sheath, they discovered saline fluid leaking from the hub.Additional information was indicating there was no ability to say for certain if an air embolism occurred, however, the physician felt that an air embolism was the cause for the intermittent st elevation.Physician felt the event could have been caused by air entering the hemostatic valve of the carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium.It was reported the patient was intubated so no neurological symptoms noted and it was reported the patient fully recovered.The patient did not require extended hospitalization because of the adverse event.The event will be reported against the carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium since it was reported that ¿physician felt the event could have been caused by air entering the hemostatic valve¿ which is known to cause st elevation.

• Brand Name: SMARTABLATE¿ SYSTEM IRRIGATION PUMP (US)
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): STOCKERT GMBH; boetzinger strasse 31; freiburg, b-w D-791 11; GM D-79111
• MDR Report Key: 15850883
• MDR Text Key: 304177373
• Report Number: 2029046-2022-50014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04260166371093
• UDI-Public: 04260166371093
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/11/2022,11/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M490008
• Device Catalogue Number: M490008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 10/26/2022
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 11/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 8.5F SHEATH WITH CURVE VIZ MDC; SMARTABLATE GENERATOR KIT-US; THMCL SMTCH SF BID, TC, D-F
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Female