MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC CARTO 3 SYSTEM; COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE

Catalog Number FG540000

Device Problem Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)

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

Event Date 01/26/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a idiopathic ventricular tachycardia procedure (idvt) with a carto 3 system and a map shift occurred.After mapping with the optrell catheter, the ablation was placed into the heart.The earliest point on the ablation catheter was approximately 15 mm outside of the map that was created via fam (fast anatomical mapping).There were errors were seen on the carto 3 system and no learn new message was ever displayed.The patient was not cardioverted between mapping and ablation.The issue was reported to have happened during previous cases.The medical team remapped the chamber to confirm accuracy.The case continued.No patient consequences were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The hardware investigation has begun but it has not been completed at this time.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 reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CARTO 3 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.; 4 hatnufah street; yokneam 20667 17; IS 2066717
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18727680
• MDR Text Key: 335846830
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-00531
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K133916
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: FG540000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH