BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INTELLANAV MIFI OPEN-IRRIGATED; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER
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Model Number 87047 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/20/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the tubing set was fractured and leaking fluid.It was reported that during an ablation procedure to treat an atrial fibrillation (afib), an intellanav mifi open-irrigated catheter was selected for use.Metriq pump and maestro 4000 generator were in use.17ml/min was the flow rate.After 6 minutes of ablation, the generator alarmed excessive temperature.The luer lock port on the catheter was noted to be fractured and leaking fluid.Catheter was replaced and the issue was resolved.Procedure was able to be completed successfully without any patient complications.Catheter is expected to be returned for further analysis.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Intellanav mifi open-irrigated catheter was evaluated by boston scientific.During product analysis and media inspection, it was observed the irrigation extension tubing was found partially detached/separated from the luer fitting at the adhesive joint.Therefore, the reported clinical observations of tubing set- damaged defective, fluid leak and excessive temperature were able to be confirmed through laboratory analysis.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the tubing set was fractured and leaking fluid.It was reported that during an ablation procedure to treat an atrial fibrillation (afib), an intellanav mifi open-irrigated catheter was selected for use.Metriq pump and maestro 4000 generator were in use.17ml/min was the flow rate.After 6 minutes of ablation, the generator alarmed excessive temperature.The luer lock port on the catheter was noted to be fractured and leaking fluid.Catheter was replaced and the issue was resolved.Procedure was able to be completed successfully without any patient complications.Catheter is expected to be returned for further analysis.
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