MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS PHOENIX; CATHETER, RECORDING, ELECTRODE, REPROCESSED

Model Number	7003D
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.Upon inspection of the received complaint device, the device was identified to be knotted up excessively resulting in several kinks and bends.The device was unknotted.A series of kinks and bends were identified from 2 cm to 92 cm from the distal tip.The device was evaluated and did not meet the curve or planarity specification.During functional testing, there was an excessive amount of play in the steering knob indicating the internal deflection mechanism is damaged.A review of the dhr supports that the device met all inspection and test criteria prior to release from stryker.The reported event could be attributed to mishandling subsequent to distribution, including shipping/storage conditions or improper manipulation of the catheter.The instructions for use (ifu) state: do not introduce the tip folded into the guiding sheath.Do not exert excessive pressure during placement of catheter if unknown resistance is encountered.Do not attempt to use the reprocessed ep catheter prior to completely reading and understanding the directions for use.Avoid manual pre-bending of distal curve, as this may damage steering mechanism of steerable catheters.The reported event will continue to be monitored through post-market surveillance.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the polaris ep catheter was noted to be damaged when opened.The catheter was bent therefore not able to be used and another one had to be opened.Multiple attempts were made to obtain additional information.No information was provided regarding patient injury, medical intervention, or extended procedure time reported.These are commonly used devices that are readily available.

• Brand Name: NA
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, RECORDING, ELECTRODE, REPROCESSED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS PHOENIX; 10232 s. 51st st.; phoenix AZ 85044
• MDR Report Key: 11935589
• Report Number: 0002090040-2021-00016
• Device Sequence Number: 4396053
• Product Code: NLH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885825008710
• UDI-Public: 00885825008710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052414
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/20/2022
• Device Model Number: 7003D
• Device Catalogue Number: 7003DRR
• Device Lot Number: 4333683
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/30/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1