MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE COSTA RICA S.R.L. POLARSHEATH

Model Number M004CRBS3050

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that a polarsheath was used in a atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.It was noted that during insertion into the patient the valve had a leakage.The polarsheath was exchanged and the procedure was completed successfully with no patient complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection of the device showed no visual defects with some liquid in flush line and some blood on the shaft.The device passed all standard aspiration, hemostasis, and air pressure testing.There is no evidence this device was used in a manner inconsistent with the labeled indications.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.To reduce the potential for air ingress into the sheath and the risk of embolism, the polarsheath instructions for use (ifu) was revised to emphasize best practices during use of this device.On april 13, 2021, boston scientific issued a field safety notice (92688876-fa) to communicate these ifu updates to all global customers in the interest of minimizing the risk of air embolism and promoting consistent use of the ifu in all geographies.

Event Description

It was reported that a polarsheath was used in a atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.It was noted that during insertion into the patient the valve had a leakage.The polarsheath was exchanged and the procedure was completed successfully with no patient complications.This product is part of the 92688876-fa advisory population for the polarsheath steerable sheath.

• Brand Name: POLARSHEATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC DE COSTA RICA S.R.L.; 302 parkway; global park, la aurora; heredia ; CS
• MDR Report Key: 12331827
• MDR Text Key: 268253118
• Report Number: 2134265-2021-10517
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Remedial Action: Notification
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/11/2022
• Device Model Number: M004CRBS3050
• Device Lot Number: 0026898473
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/18/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/17/2021
• Removal/Correction Number: 92688876-FA
• Patient Sequence Number: 1