MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC SOUNDSTAR ECO 8FG ULTRASOUND CATHETER, SOUNDSTAR ECO 8F ULTRASOUND CATHETER; CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	10439236
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/09/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 803.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).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an idiopathic ventricular tachycardia (idvt) ablation procedure with a soundstar eco 8fg ultrasound catheter, soundstar eco 8f ultrasound catheter and a foreign material was observed.It was reported by the biosense webster inc.(bwi) representative that when they opened a catheter for their first case, there was foreign material in it.They noticed small white particles in various sizes from tiny round to small round along the catheter and mainly along the handle.It was loose and most of it had come off by the time it was given to the bwi representative.No adverse patient consequence was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device evaluation was completed on 16-nov-2023.It was reported that a patient underwent an idiopathic ventricular tachycardia (idvt) ablation procedure with a soundstar eco 8fg ultrasound catheter, soundstar eco 8f ultrasound catheter and a foreign material was observed.It was reported by the biosense webster inc.(bwi) representative that when they opened a catheter for their first case, there was foreign material in it.They noticed small white particles in various sizes from tiny round to small round along the catheter and mainly along the handle.It was loose and most of it had come off by the time it was given to the bwi representative.No adverse patient consequence was reported.Device evaluation details: the device was returned to biosense webster (bwi) for evaluation.A visual inspection evaluation of the returned device was performed following bwi procedures.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed no foreign material.The device was found in good condition, no anomalies were detected.A device history record was performed for the finished device g9330659 number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The issue reported by the customer could not be detected during the product investigation.Other issues or circumstances may have occurred during the usage of the device that compromised its performance.As part of biosense webster¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SOUNDSTAR ECO 8FG ULTRASOUND CATHETER, SOUNDSTAR ECO 8F ULTRASOUND CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS LTD. SEOUL; venture bldg 2, office 112 601; pohang technopark, jigok-dong; gyeongbuk 790-8 34; KS 790-834
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18068448
• Report Number: 2029046-2023-02525
• Device Sequence Number: 12683777
• Product Code: OBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835008869
• UDI-Public: 10846835008869
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140318
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2023

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: 08/02/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 10439236
• Device Lot Number: G9330659
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown