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

Catalog Number NI75TCDH

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 08/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation was completed on 06-nov-2023.The device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.Visual inspection and deflection test of the returned device were performed following bwi procedures.Visual inspection was performed, and the peek housing was observed broken.A deflection test was performed, and the curve was deflecting within specifications.No deflection issues were observed.Peek housing broken was not originally reported by the customer, however, it was concluded that the damage could be related to the handling of the device after the procedure since the customer is not reporting the damage, however, this cannot be conclusively determined.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition 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: no device problem found (c19)/ investigation conclusions: no problem detected (d14) were selected as related to the customer¿s reported ¿deflection issue¿.-investigation findings: mechanical problem identified (c07) / investigation conclusions: cause not established (d15) / component code: sleeve (g04115) were selected as related to the biosense webster inc.Analysis finding of the ¿peek housing broken¿.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a navi-star¿ thermo-cool¿ electrophysiology catheter for which biosense webster¿s product analysis lab (pal) identified the peek housing was observed broken.Deflection issue.During the procedure, catheter was unable to deflect or relax completely.A second device was used to complete the procedure.There was no adverse event reported on the patient.The biosense webster, inc.Product analysis lab received the device for evaluation and per the evaluation completion on 06-nov-2023, the peek housing was observed broken.This event was originally considered non-reportable, however, bwi became aware of the peek housing broken on 06-nov-2023 and have assessed this returned condition as reportable.

• 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: 18234374
• MDR Text Key: 330123096
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-02778
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835000559
• UDI-Public: 10846835000559
• 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: 11/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: NI75TCDH
• Device Lot Number: 30975666M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/18/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2023
• 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