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D142901 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient (1096); Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an idiopathic ventricular tachycardia - asc (acute coronary syndrome) ablation procedure with a optrell mapping catheter with trueref technology and the medical team noted that the irrigation on the device was not working correctly.The irrigation issue was noted only after the device had been used inside of the patient.After pulling the catheter out of the body, the irrigation became disconnected (the device had its own irrigation line).Blood coagulum was also noticed on the device.No error messages appeared on the catheter.The catheter was replaced, and the problem was resolved.The case continued.No patient consequences were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 22-may-2025, the product investigation was completed.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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 reference number: (b)(4).
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