MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC LASSOSTAR NAV CIRCULAR MAPPING CATHETER; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Catalog Number D140401

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 10/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a procedure with a lassostar nav circular mapping catheter and a broken issue occurred.The lassostar nav circular mapping catheter would not go through when the advancement heliostar knob was in the ¿advance position¿.The lassostar nav circular mapping catheter got broken in the process.Third heliostar and second lassostar were opened.There were no patient consequence reported.Multiple attempts have been made to obtain clarification to this complaint.However, no further information has been made available.

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.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

The investigation was completed on 21-nov-2023.Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31001154l number, and no internal actions 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).

Manufacturer Narrative

The bwi product analysis lab received the device for evaluation on 26-dec-2023.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent a procedure with a lassostar nav circular mapping catheter.The lassostar nav circular mapping catheter would not go through when the advancement heliostar knob was in the ¿advance position¿.The lassostar nav circular mapping catheter got broken in the process.Third heliostar and second lassostar were opened.There was no patient consequence reported.The device evaluation was completed on 03-jan-2024.The device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.A visual inspection evaluation of the returned device was performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed no broken condition at any section of the device.No damage or anomalies were observed during the product investigation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no internal actions were identified.The issue reported by the customer could not be replicated during the product investigation; other issues or circumstances may have occurred during the usage of the device that compromised its performance.The instructions for use contain the following recommendations: to prevent damage to the shaft of the catheter, ensure that at least half of the catheter is inserted through the sheath before sliding the insertion tool back toward the connector.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).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was on received on 10-apr-2024.The event occurred during the procedure.The procedure was not prolonged due to the event.The lassostar nav circular mapping catheter passed the luerlock.An additional 10.5fr 28mm balloon ablat cath concomitant product was provided.Therefore, updated the d10.Concomitant medical products and therapy dates.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: LASSOSTAR NAV CIRCULAR MAPPING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, 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: 18051756
• MDR Text Key: 327722614
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-02501
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835020335
• UDI-Public: 10846835020335
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K211219
• 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,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/03/2024

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: 01/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: D140401
• Device Lot Number: 31001154L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/21/2023; 12/26/2023; 01/03/2024; 04/10/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/11/2023; 01/01/2024; 01/23/2024; 05/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2023
• 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: 10.5FR 28MM BALLOON ABLAT CATH; 10.5FR 28MM BALLOON ABLAT CATH