MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL SF NON-NAV, D-F, TC; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Model Number BDI35DFRT

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/09/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Since the product was not returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted and no determination of possible contributing factors could be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.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 thermocool® sf bi-directional catheter and foreign material (a piece of plastic) was discovered on the catheter tip by the physician.The procedure was completed with no patient consequence.Multiple attempts have been made to gain clarification on this event, however no further information has been made available.This event is mdr reportable because foreign material found adhered within the usable length of the catheter during or after the procedure, pose a potential risk to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was received on november 8, 2017.The piece of plastic was observed after the catheter was withdrawn from the patient.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The bwi failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on 12/19/2017.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.During visual inspection, it was discovered that there was a brownish material found on the distal tip of the catheter.This finding coincides with the reported event.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient, underwent an ablation procedure with a thermocool sf bi-directional catheter and foreign material (a piece of plastic) was discovered on the catheter tip by the physician.The returned device was visually inspected and foreign material and brownish material was found on the catheter tip.The catheter was tested for electrical performance and stockert compatibility and it was found within specifications.Then, a cool flow pump test was performed and the catheter passed specifications, the catheter was irrigating correctly.Then, a fourier transform infrared spectroscopy test (ftir) was performed and the results reveal that the foreign material present a biological base material presumably human tissue.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.During manufacturing process, all the catheters are inspected for visual damages before packaging.On line inspections and functional tests are in place to prevent this type of damage from leaving the facility.The customer complaint has been confirmed, however, based on available analysis finding results, the foreign material on the catheter tip does not appear to be caused by any internal bwi processes since the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures, it could be related the procedure.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL SF NON-NAV, D-F, TC
• Type of Device: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 33 technology drive; irvine CA ; MX
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte; 1820parque industrial salvacar; juarez 32599 ; MX 32599
• Manufacturer Contact: evgeniya degnera ; 33 technology drive; irvine, CA ; MX ; 626257-919
• MDR Report Key: 7006651
• MDR Text Key: 92325372
• Report Number: 2029046-2017-01109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835002812
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835002812(11)170713(17)200630(10)17703881L
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P030031/S025
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/15/2017

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: 06/30/2020
• Device Model Number: BDI35DFRT
• Device Catalogue Number: BDI35DFRT
• Device Lot Number: 17703881L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/20/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/07/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2017; 10/15/2017; 10/15/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/22/2017; 12/26/2017; 01/31/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2017
• 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