MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number	D134703
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an idiopathic ventricular tachycardia (idvt) ablation procedure with a thermocool smarttouch sf and there was some paper stuck on the catheter shaft that could not be removed.It was reported by the caller, a clinical account specialist, that there was some paper stuck on the catheter shaft and it was not able to be removed due to adhesive being on it.The catheter was replaced and it was noticed that the replacement catheter had tubing protecting the area with the adhesive from the packaging that had gotten stuck on the prior catheter.The caller stated the failure of the packaging may have caused the issue.The catheter was replaced and the problem was resolved.The case continued.There was no patient consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Note: for field d4: udi: the manufacturing & expiration dates are currently unavailable.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.Manufacturer's ref.(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that a patient underwent an idiopathic ventricular tachycardia (idvt) ablation procedure with a thermocool smarttouch sf and there was some paper stuck on the catheter shaft that could not be removed.Device investigation details: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number lot 31342113l and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).

• Brand Name: THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF
• Common Device Name: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 31 technology drive, suite 200; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte; 1820parque industrial salvacar; juarez 32599 ; MX 32599
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20200140
• Report Number: 2029046-2024-03049
• Device Sequence Number: 17830123
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835009798
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835009798(17)270611(10)31342113L
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030031
• 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

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 Catalogue Number: D134703
• Device Lot Number: 31342113L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNKNOWN SMARTABLATE®
• Patient Sex: Unknown