MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number D133604IL

Device Problems Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Date 10/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unspecified cardiac ablation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch¿ electrophysiology catheter and post procedure the bwi product analysis lab identified ruptures on the pebax/tip area.During the procedure, the force value could not be zeroed.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product investigation was completed.Device evaluation details: the smart touch unidirectional device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.A visual inspection and screening test of the returned device were performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed that there were ruptures on the surface of the tip area (pebax).The device was connected to carto 3 system, and the device was visualized and recognized correctly; however, error 106 appeared on the system due to two open circuits in the tip area.The ruptures at the pebax could be related to the issue found and the issue reported by de customer.All units are inspected prior to leaving the facility as there are functional tests and inspections at control points based on the process flow diagram (pfd) per its part number to avoid this type of damage from leaving the facility.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31079531m number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The issue reported by the customer was confirmed.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.The instructions for use (ifu) contain the following recommendations: the force sensor of the catheter is disconnected.If the problem persists, replace the catheter cable or the catheter.In order to prevent damage to the catheter tip, use the insertion tube supplied with the catheter to advance or retract the catheter through the hemostasis valve of the sheath.After insertion, slide the insertion tube back toward the handle.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: THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• 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: 18378160
• MDR Text Key: 331374491
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-03055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S053
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D133604IL
• Device Lot Number: 31079531M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/07/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2023
• 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