| Catalog Number |
D160904 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Respiratory Failure (2484)
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| Date of Event |
10/30/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation with a octaray mapping catheter and the patient experienced hypotension and respiratory failure that required medication.First, it was reported that the ngen ethernet cable displayed physical damage.The plastic connection tab on the ethernet cable was broken and the cable was unable to be secured into the ngen monitor.No damage to the other ngen components were visible.Then it was reported that after doing a single transeptal and mapping the left atrium, the patient o2 saturation and blood pressure dropped.No ablation had occurred.The patient was placed on medicines to help with symptoms and will be performing a ct scan for suspected pulmonary thrombus.Further intervention is unknown.The patient fully recovered and did not require extended hospitalization.The physician's opinion on the cause of the adverse event is the patient condition.Stsf catheter was opened but not used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Per internal review on 23-dec-2024, it was identified that there were details mistakenly omitted from the previous supplemental report.On 4-dec-2024, bwi received additional information indicating that the hospital was unable to confirm the pulmonary embolism with diagnostic tests but the doctor believes that is what happened.He said it must have been small enough to be transient and perhaps it dissolved.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 28-nov-2024, the bwi product analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The product investigation was subsequently completed.It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation with a octaray mapping catheter and the patient experienced hypotension and respiratory failure that required medication.First, it was reported that the ngen ethernet cable displayed physical damage.The plastic connection tab on the ethernet cable was broken and the cable was unable to be secured into the ngen monitor.No damage to the other ngen components were visible.Device evaluation details: the product was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j medtech) for evaluation.A visual inspection and revision of all features were performed following j&j medtech procedures.Visual analysis revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.The device features were reviewed, and no issues were observed during the product investigation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number lot 31380840l and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.No malfunction was observed during the product analysis.The root cause of the adverse event remains unknown.In addition, no device malfunction was reported, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the analysis.No error messages were observed on johnson & johnson medtech equipment during the procedure.The physician's opinion on the cause of the adverse event is the patient condition.The instruction for use (ifu) states that careful catheter manipulation must be performed to avoid cardiac damage, perforation, or tamponade.As part of johnson & johnson medtech¿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).
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