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This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.Product event summary: the 2af284 balloon catheter with lot number 12362 was returned and analyzed.No anomalies were identified during external visual inspection of the balloon, shaft, and handle segments.The catheter smart chip data was downloaded and reviewed.Data indicated the catheter was used for six applications on the reported event date.The catheter was recognized and passed the electrical integrity verifications and performance test.The catheter completed the inflation, ablation, and thawing phases with no console system notices generated.No performance issues were identified.Pressure and flow were in range and the temperature curve had no oscillations or overshoots.In conclusion, the reported issue of the temperature dropping faster than expected was not confirmed through testing.The balloon catheter did not fail the returned product inspection.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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It was reported that during a cryo ablation procedure, temperatures were colder than expected at thirty seconds, resulting in interrupted ablations.The electrical umbilical cable was replaced without resolution.The balloon catheter and coaxial umbilical cable were replaced which resolved the issue.The case was completed with cryo.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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