MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC QDOT MICRO¿ CATHETER; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Catalog Number D139504

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) - paroxysmal procedure with a qdot micro¿ catheter for which biosense webster¿s product analysis lab (pal) identified a hole in the pebax.Initially, it was reported that a force sensor error was displayed.No adverse patient consequence was reported.The force 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 28-feb-2024, there was a hole in the pebax and reddish material inside was also observed.The hole in the pebax was assessed as mdr reportable.The awareness date for this reportable lab finding was 28-feb-2024.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.Visual inspection and screening test of the returned device were performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed that there was a hole in the pebax.Reddish material inside the pebax was also observed.The damage could be related to excessive force or manipulation, but this cannot be conclusively determined.The root cause of the hole remains unknown.Also, the magnetic and force features were test, and no errors were observed.The device was found working within specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint were identified.The event reported by the customer can be confirmed, since the condition observed in the pebax may have contributed to the force event reported.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.As part of biosense webster¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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).

• Brand Name: QDOT MICRO¿ CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS, CARDIAC ABLATION, FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
• 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: 18956827
• MDR Text Key: 339229183
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-00977
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835016741
• UDI-Public: 10846835016741
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P210027
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: D139504
• Device Lot Number: 31039974L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/07/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2023
• 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: UNK_NGEN RF GENERATOR