It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch® sf uni-directional navigation catheter (stsf) for which biosense webster¿s product analysis lab (pal) identified a hole in the pebax exposing the internal components.Initially, it was reported that after the stsf catheter was removed from the body, it was noticed that there was blood inside the tip of the catheter.The catheter was replaced, and the procedure continued.No adverse patient consequence was reported.The foreign material (blood) issue was assessed as non mdr reportable.The potential risk that it could cause or contribute to a serious injury or death to the operator or patient was remote.The biosense webster, inc.Product analysis lab received the device for evaluation and per the evaluation completion on 06-feb-2024, there was a hole in the pebax exposing the internal components.The hole in the pebax was assessed as mdr reportable.The awareness date for this reportable lab finding was 06-feb-2024.
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The device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.The returned device's visual inspection and microscopic analysis were performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed a damage in the pebax and traces of blood.Microscopic analysis revealed a hole in the pebax exposing the internal components.The root cause of the damage could be related to improper handling, however, this cannot be conclusively determined.The issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The broken pebax was identified during the investigation of the sample received.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number 31056704l, and no internal action was found during the review.As part of biosense webster's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.This product issue will be addressed through bwi's quality system.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).
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