MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC LASSOSTAR NAV CIRCULAR MAPPING CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Catalog Number D140401

Device Problem Entrapment of Device (1212)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a lassostar nav circular mapping catheter and the lasso was caught and could not be released from the valve with several maneuver attempts.During an afib procedure, after inserting the lasso, they began mapping the veins.After which the lasso approached to the mitral valve.The medical professional wanted to return the lasso back into the helios balloon and felt that the lasso was caught and could not be released from the valve.Several maneuver attempts were made to release but without success.It was decided to insert a transesophageal echocardiography (tee) in order to see what is happening inside the left atrium and with the help of the tee and another maneuver with the helios balloon and the sheath, the lasso catheter was released from the leaflet of the mitral valve and the operation ended successfully.There was no patient consequence and no damage to the catheter.The catheter did not go into the ventricles.

Manufacturer Narrative

E 1.Initial reporter phone: (b)(6).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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The biosense webster, inc.Product analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a lassostar nav circular mapping catheter and the lasso was caught and could not be released from the valve with several maneuver attempts.During an afib procedure, after inserting the lasso, they began mapping the veins.After which the lasso approached to the mitral valve.The medical professional wanted to return the lasso back into the helios balloon and felt that the lasso was caught and could not be released from the valve.Several maneuver attempts were made to release but without success.It was decided to insert a transesophageal echocardiography (tee) in order to see what is happening inside the left atrium and with the help of the tee and another maneuver with the helios balloon and the sheath, the lasso catheter was released from the leaflet of the mitral valve and the operation ended successfully.There was no patient consequence and no damage to the catheter.The catheter did not go into the ventricles.Device evaluation details: the device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.A visual inspection and functional test of the returned device were performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed two bent marks in the shaft.A dimensional test was performed, and the outer diameters of the device (rings, shaft, tip) were found within specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31090688l number, and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.Additionally, the manufacture and expiration dates have been provided.Therefore, fields d4.Expiration date and h4.Device manufacture date have been populated.Since bent marks were observed in the shaft, this failure could be related to the issue reported by the customer; therefore, the customer complaint was confirmed.The root cause of the damage in the shaft could be related to the excessive force during the procedure.However, this cannot be conclusively determined.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.As part of biosense webster¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LASSOSTAR NAV CIRCULAR MAPPING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• 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: 18325903
• MDR Text Key: 330575089
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-02958
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835020335
• UDI-Public: 10846835020335
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IS
• PMA/PMN Number: K211219
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D140401
• Device Lot Number: 31090688L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2023
• 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
• Treatment: UNK_HELIOSTAR CATHETER