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

Model Number NI75TCFH

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation details: the device was returned to biosense webster inc (bwi) for evaluation and the evaluation has been completed.A visual inspection, tilt and deflection tests of the returned device were performed in accordance with bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed that the tip was bent, and the peek housing was cracked with exposed internal parts.A deflection test was performed, and the curve was deflecting within specifications.A tilt test was performed, and the bent tip condition failed to meet the pre-curve acceptance criteria.It was determined that the bent tip and peek housing cracked issues are unrelated to the event described by the customer, the root cause of this condition could be due to the handling of the device outside the bwi manufacturing facilities; however, this could not be conclusively determined.All units are inspected prior to leaving the facility as there are functional tests and inspections at control points based on the process flow diagram (pfd) per its part number to avoid this type of damage from leaving the facility.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no internal actions were identified.The deflection issue reported by the customer could not be replicated during the product investigation; other issues or circumstances may have occurred during the usage of the device that compromised its performance.As part of biosense webster's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Explanation of codes: investigation findings: mechanical problem identified (c07) / investigation conclusions: cause not established (d15) / component code: sleeve (g04115) and tip (g04129) were selected as related to the issues cracked peek housing and bent tip.Investigation findings: no device problem found (c19) / investigation conclusions: no problem detected (d14) were selected as related to the customer's reported issue of deflection issue.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with a navi-star¿ thermo-cool¿ electrophysiology catheter for which biosense webster¿s product analysis lab (pal) identified a crack the pebax which exposed internal components.It was initially reported by the customer that during the operation, catheter was unable to deflect or relax completely.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.The customer¿s reported deflection issue is not considered to be mdr reportable since the potential risk that this could cause or contribute to a serious injury or death is remote.On (b)(6) 2023, the bwi pal revealed that a visual inspection of the returned device found the tip was bent, and the peek housing was cracked with exposed internal parts.These findings were reviewed and assessed the issue of a ¿crack¿ in the pebax is an mdr reportable malfunction since the integrity of the device has been compromised.

• 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: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16788331
• MDR Text Key: 313858759
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-00868
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835000566
• UDI-Public: 10846835000566
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NI75TCFH
• Device Catalogue Number: NI75TCFH
• Device Lot Number: 30691596M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/23/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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: DEF 7.5F,TCNSTC,4P,F,252MM,HYP