MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE COSTA RICA S.R.L. POLARSHEATH; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Model Number M004CRBSUSC3050

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension (1908)

Event Date 03/08/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

(b)(6).It was reported that following a polarx cryoablation procedure involving a polarsheath, the patient presented to the emergency room (er) with high blood pressure.He was given intravenous (iv) hydralazine and the event resolved.He was discharged home the same day.The suspected cause was unknown.No further information was provided.The device is not expected to be returned for analysis.

• Brand Name: POLARSHEATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE COSTA RICA S.R.L.; 302 parkway; global park, la aurora; heredia ; CS
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 302 parkway, global park; la aurora - heredia ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; dc a330; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 11604341
• MDR Text Key: 243546709
• Report Number: 2134265-2021-04236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,study
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/16/2021
• Device Model Number: M004CRBSUSC3050
• Device Lot Number: 0025971563
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Weight: 95