MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION BLAZER PRIME HTD; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number 87122

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 05/11/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that during an ablation procedure that during an ablation procedure using a blazer prime htd the tip of the catheter fractured.During first use of the catheter the device fractured towards the tip of the device and sharp metal was exposed.They exchanged the catheter and the issue was resolved.The procedure was then completed with no patient complications.The catheters is expected to be returned for analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that during an ablation procedure using a blazer prime htd the tip of the catheter fractured.The first time the catheter was torqued the device fractured towards the tip of the device and sharp metal was exposed.The catheter was removed with no additional interventions.They exchanged the catheter, and the issue was resolved.The procedure was then completed with no patient complications.The catheters is expected to be returned for analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been received for analysis.However, a photograph of the damaged catheter was provided, and analysis was performed based on that picture.Visual inspect of the image showed kinking in the distal portion of the catheter shaft.The extent of the kink or fracturing could not be determined.With all the available information boston scientific confirms the allegation of fracturing in this complaint.The most likely cause is adverse event related to the procedure, as it is likely that factors encountered during the procedure and/or the manner in which the device was handled could have caused the kink in the catheter.

• Brand Name: BLAZER PRIME HTD
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 302 parkway, global park; la aurora - heredia ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; dc a330; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 17086897
• MDR Text Key: 316803566
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-28109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BL
• PMA/PMN Number: P920047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 87122
• Device Catalogue Number: 87122
• Device Lot Number: 0028850140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female