It was reported that a patient underwent a atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (avnrt) ablation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch® sf bi-directional navigation catheter.However, upon inspecting and opening the catheter packaging, the medical team identified that the pouch seal was already opened.The catheter was not used in the procedure.The compromised catheter was replaced with a like device and the procedure continued.No patient consequences were reported.
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Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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On (b)(6)2023, the product investigation was completed as the device was not returned for analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31110820l number, and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: pc(b)(4).
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