Model Number 87047 |
Device Problems
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/07/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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During a radiofrequency cardiac ablation procedure an intellanav mifi open-irrigated catheter was selected for use.It was reported that the catheter was unable to discharge.Additionally, it was reported that low temperature issue occurred.No error message occurred.The device was replaced, and the procedure was competed successfully without patient harm.The device is expected to be returned for analysis.
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Event Description
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During a radiofrequency cardiac ablation procedure an intellanav mifi open-irrigated catheter was selected for use.It was reported that the catheter was unable to discharge.Additionally, it was reported that low temperature issue occurred.No error message occurred.The device was replaced, and the procedure was competed successfully without patient harm.The device is expected to be returned for analysis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Intellanav mifi open-irrigated ablation catheter was returned to boston scientific for analysis.Analysis of device did not find any evidence or defect that could have contributed to the reported event.The device does not have visual defects.The steering knob and the tension control knob functioned properly on both lock and unlock positions.No abnormal resistance was felt when actuating the steering mechanism.The device lumen was leak tested using an isaac hd leak tester (pressure decay test system) and a touhy bourst seal for sealing the irrigation holes and mini electrodes.The lumen pressure decay was measured three times.The unit passed the test without problems.The device was connected to a metriq pump and was purged at 60 ml/min.All six irrigation ports flow freely.The pump was programmed to 30ml/min and the device was irrigated for 5 minutes without any errors or pump messages.Electrical continuity testing was performed and no problems were detected.The ablation was verified by using the maestro generator 4000, and the device was found within specifications.It was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.There is no evidence that the device was used in a manner inconsistent with the labelled indications/ifu.
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