BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC CARTO VIZIGO¿ 8.5F BI-DIRECTIONAL GUIDING SHEATH ¿ MEDIUM; INTRODUCER, CATHETER
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Model Number D138502 |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/28/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The biosense webster, inc.Product analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 4.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by biosense webster, inc., or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, biosense webster, inc., or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium and a hemostatic valve separation issue occurred.It was reported that the hemostatic valve was found to be damaged when the vizigo sheath was removed from the package.The bwi representative stated the valve looked to be separate and they were unable to insert anything into the sheath.When the sheath was replaced with a smaller size, the issue resolved.Replacement sheath requested.No adverse patient consequence was reported.The hemostatic valve separation issue is mdr reportable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation was completed on 26-oct-2022.It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a carto vizigo¿ 8.5f bi-directional guiding sheath ¿ medium and a hemostatic valve separation issue occurred.It was reported that the hemostatic valve was found to be damaged when the vizigo sheath was removed from the package.The bwi representative stated the valve looked to be separate and they were unable to insert anything into the sheath.When the sheath was replaced with a smaller size, the issue resolved.Replacement sheath requested.No adverse patient consequence was reported.Device evaluation details: the product was returned to biosense webster inc.(bwi) for evaluation.Visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device were performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis revealed that the hemostatic valve was dislodged inside the hub component.A microscopic examination of the hemostatic valve surface showed stress marks on the outer diameter.The damage observed could be related to the incorrect insertion of the dilator into the sheath causing the dislodgment of the valve; the stress marks and physical damage observed suggest that excessive force or manipulation was applied; however, this could not be conclusively determined.The valve dislodgement could be related to the obstruction reported by the customer.A device history record evaluation was performed for the finished device number 50000108 and no internal actions related to the complaint were found during the review.The issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The odp (optimal device performance guide) contains the following caution: always insert a dilator straight into the center of the sheath¿s valve to prevent damage to the valve.Do not insert a dilator at an angle, as damage to the sheath valve may occur.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.This product issue will be addressed through bwi's quality system.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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