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

Catalog Number D134801

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Cardiac Tamponade (2226)

Event Date 02/27/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported a patient underwent a premature ventricular contraction cardiac ablation procedure with a thermocool® smart touch® sf bi-directional navigation catheter and the patient experienced cardiac tamponade treated with a pericardiocentesis after the procedure was completed.The patient required extended hospitalization about 1 week for follow-up observation.Atrial septal puncture was not performed.Ablation was performed prior to the cardiac tamponade identified.Steam pop was not observed.Blood pressure recovered and patient has fully recovered.Physician's opinion on the cause was patient condition.Correct settings were used on the devices and no error messages appeared on the equipment.

Manufacturer Narrative

E1 initial reporter phone: (b)(6).Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.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).

Manufacturer Narrative

On 28-mar-2024, the product investigation was updated with the manufacturing record evaluation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number lot 31210591l and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.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® SF 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: 18952112
• MDR Text Key: 338302803
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-00969
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835010145
• UDI-Public: 10846835010145
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D134801
• Device Lot Number: 31210591L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2023
• 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
• Treatment: SMARTABLATE GENERATOR; UNK CARTO
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization; Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 67 KG