MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC PREFACE; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Catalog Number	301803MS
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has been reported as discarded; therefore, no product investigation can be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.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 a cardiac ablation procedure with a preface guiding sheath and while inserting a catheter into the sheath, the hemostatic valve of the preface sheath was dislodged outside the hub.The issue was resolved by replacing the preface with a new one.The procedure was completed without any delay and was completed without patient consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device investigation has been completed which included performing a manufacturing record evaluation (mre).The manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number 18327111 and no internal action related to the complaint was found during the review.Additionally, the manufactured date has been provided.Therefore, field h4.Device manufacture date has been populated.Since no device has been received for analysis, no product investigation could be performed, and the customer complaint cannot be confirmed.However, if the product is received in the future, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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).

• Brand Name: PREFACE
• Common Device Name: INTRODUCER, 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: henry boden ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 9497882078
• MDR Report Key: 22058021
• Report Number: 2029046-2025-01644
• Device Sequence Number: 18262174
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835000030
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835000030(17)270531(10)18327111
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K982740
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/29/2025

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: 301803MS
• Device Lot Number: 18327111
• 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: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2024
• 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: UNK CATHETER
• Patient Sex: Unknown