MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION CATHETER; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number D132704

Device Problems Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 12/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a thermocool® smart touch¿ bi-directional navigation catheter had packaging smashed and damaged upon arrival.It was reported that the top of the white catheter box was damaged and smashed upon arrival.The caller stated that the catheter was not usable.The caller stated that there was some interruption in the catheter's sterile packaging.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a thermocool® smart touch¿ bi-directional navigation catheter had packaging smashed and damaged upon arrival.It was reported that the top of the white catheter box was damaged and smashed upon arrival.The caller stated that the catheter was not usable.The caller stated that there was some interruption in the catheter's sterile packaging.Device investigation details: since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number lot 31140972m and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ BI-DIRECTIONAL NAVIGATION 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: 18523161
• MDR Text Key: 332999137
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-00187
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835009194
• UDI-Public: 10846835009194
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S053
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/16/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D132704
• Device Lot Number: 31140972M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/05/2023
• 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