MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC WEBSTER¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Model Number D6DR005RT

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 12/06/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with a webster¿ electrophysiology catheter and a broken tip issue occurred.When the catheter was opened the doctor checked it and saw the point was fractured, therefore, it was changed it for a new one.Surgery was not delayed due to the reported event.It is unknown if procedure was successfully completed and if fragments were generated.There were no patient consequences.The broken tip issue is mdr reportable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.Section h3.Has been updated.A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed for the finished device and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.Additionally, the manufactured date has been provided.Therefore, field h4.Device manufacture date has been populated.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: WEBSTER¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• 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: 16084648
• MDR Text Key: 308352675
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K892265
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: D6DR005RT
• Device Catalogue Number: D6DR005RT
• Device Lot Number: 30897285M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2022
• 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 BRAND CATHETER