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

Catalog Number DLN1215CT

Device Problems Break (1069); Unable to Obtain Readings (1516)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/18/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The bwi failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.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.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a lasso® nav catheter and an electrode was broken.During the procedure, the map points could not be acquired.Therefore, the catheter was withdrawn from the patient and the physician found the 1st electrode was broken.There was no resistance or difficulty during insertion or removal of the catheter.The catheter was changed and the procedure was completed with no patient consequence.The inability to map is not mdr reportable because if the catheter cannot map by the carto system, the user will not be able to use the device and will have to replace it.The potential risk that it could cause or contribute to a serious injury or death is remote.However, the damaged electrode is mdr reportable because if the electrode edges appear to be sharp or rough, this may cause damage to vascular endothelial linings during the withdrawal of the catheter and sheath.

Manufacturer Narrative

During product investigation, it was discovered on (b)(6) 2017, that the 1st electrode was broken, with a sharp edge on the electrode and polyurethane missing.This finding corresponds to the initially reported event.This issue remains mdr reportable because electrode damage poses a potential risk to the patient.Manufacturer's ref.No: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: it was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a lasso® nav catheter and an electrode was broken.The returned device was visually inspected in detail and it was found the 1st electrode was broken, sharp edge was observed on electrode and polyurethane missing.The catheter was evaluated for eeprom, and the functionality of the sensors of the catheter was tested on carto3 system.The catheter was recognized by carto 3 system, no error messages were displayed and the catheter was properly visualized.Eeprom data demonstrates the catheter was properly calibrated during manufacturing.Catheter od's test was measured and all were found within specifications.Per this condition, a scanning electron microscope (sem) testing was performed and showed evidence of mechanical damage on the surface of the ring but no sharp edges were found.It is possible that the damage was generated by an unknown object.No other anomalies were observed.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.The customer complaint has been verified.The root cause of the electrode damage cannot be determined.However, based on available analysis results, the complaint appears to be caused by the handling, manufacturer's ref.No: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LASSO NAV
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 33 technology dr; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte; 1820parque industrial salvacar; juarez 32599 ; MX 32599
• Manufacturer Contact: evgeniya degnera ; 33 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 909839-723
• MDR Report Key: 6863554
• MDR Text Key: 86149962
• Report Number: 9673241-2017-01061
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835006780
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835006780(11)161214(17)191130(10)17620142L
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K093376
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/22/2017

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: 11/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: DLN1215CT
• Device Lot Number: 17620142L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/08/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/22/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/13/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/22/2017; 08/22/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/15/2017; 11/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2016
• 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