It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a pentaray nav high-density mapping eco catheter and a clot issue occurred.It was reported by the customer that there was a clot on the pentaray nav high-density mapping eco catheter during a cardiac ablation procedure.The procedure was not delayed due to the issue experienced.It is unknown how the issue was resolved, however it was reported that the procedure was completed successfully.There were no patient consequences reported.Multiple attempts were made to obtain further details regarding this event; however, no response was received.Should more information become available, it will be reviewed and processed accordingly.
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It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure with a pentaray nav high-density mapping eco catheter and a clot issue occurred.It was reported by the customer that there was a clot on the pentaray nav high-density mapping eco catheter during a cardiac ablation procedure.The procedure was not delayed due to the issue experienced.It is unknown how the issue was resolved, however it was reported that the procedure was completed successfully.There were no patient consequences reported.On (b)(6) 2020, the complaint product was returned to biosense webster inc.¿s (bwi) product analysis lab (pal) for evaluation.Initial visual analysis observed there was no visual damage or anomalies.Device evaluation details: the device evaluation has been completed.The device was visually inspected, and it was found in good normal conditions.Electrical test was performed on the catheter and it was found within specifications.No electrical malfunction was observed.Then per the reported event, an irrigation test was performed, and the catheter failed.The catheter was dissected, and it was found that the irrigation tubing was folded in tip area.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The customer complaint cannot be confirmed since no evidence of clot residue was observed on the catheter; however, the root cause of the clot reported by the customer could be related to the usage of the device during the procedure but this cannot be conclusively determined.The root cause of the irrigation tube folded cannot be determined.All units are inspected prior leaving the facility and mre verified that this complaint unit was in good condition.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer¿s ref # (b)(4).
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