MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number D133605IL

Device Problems Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Failure to Sense (1559)

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

Event Date 08/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The photo analysis and product investigation was completed.Device evaluation details: a picture was received for evaluation following biosense webster's procedures.According to pictures provided by the customer, alert 106 "force catheter sensor error" and hi (high force value) message were observed on carto 3 screen.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 a hole in the surface of the pebax in the tip area.The device was connected to carto 3 system, and the device was visualized and recognized correctly; however, error 106 appeared on the system due to an open circuit in the tip area.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31046021m number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The root cause of the pebax damage could be related to the manipulation of the device during the procedure; however, this cannot be conclusively determined.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.The instructions for use (ifu) contain the following recommendations: the force sensor of the catheter is disconnected.If the problem persists, replace the catheter cable or the catheter.As part of biosense webster's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) with a thermocool® smart touch¿ electrophysiology catheter and post procedure a hole on the surface of the pebax was discovered.During the procedure, a force sensor error occurred.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.The force sensor error is not mdr-reportable.The hole in the pebax is mdr-reportable.

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL® SMART TOUCH¿ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY 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: 17918050
• MDR Text Key: 325466607
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-02296
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S053
• 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: 10/12/2023

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 Expiration Date: 04/23/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: D133605IL
• Device Lot Number: 31046021M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/12/2023
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2023
• 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: CARTO 3 SYSTEM