MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number D134805

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 09/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The steering mechanism of the ablation catheter failed after placement into the patient.The ablation catheter was removed and replaced with no harm to the patient.Manufacturer response for ablation catheter, thermocool smarttouch stsf ablation catheter (per site reporter), clinical site notified mfg rep directly.

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• MDR Report Key: 18355093
• MDR Text Key: 330877461
• Report Number: 18355093
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: D134805
• Device Catalogue Number: D134805
• Device Lot Number: 31115411L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 10/12/2023
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 12/19/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other