MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC OCTARAY MICRO; CATHETER, INTRACARDIAC MAPPING, HIGH-DENSITY ARRAY

Catalog Number	D160903
Medical Device Problem Code	Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with an octaray micro and would not flush post mapping.It was reported by the bwi representative that the brand new octaray micro would not flush during the procedure.The caller stated the issue occurred while they tried to post map.The caller stated there were no errors from the pump and physician noted no flow coming through catheter when trying to flush.There was no visible damage to the catheter.The catheter was replaced and the issue resolved.The procedure was continued.There was no patient consequence.Additional information was received indicating the suspected device with the issue was the catheter.The issue was noticed before post map.There was no error from the ngen pump.The correct catheter settings were selected on the generator and there were issues with flow rate change at the start of ablation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 4-aug-2025, the bwi product analysis lab received the complaint device for evaluation.The product analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.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 ref.# (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with an octaray micro and would not flush post mapping.It was reported by the bwi representative that the brand new octaray micro would not flush during the procedure.The caller stated the issue occurred while they tried to post map.The caller stated there were no errors from the pump and physician noted no flow coming through catheter when trying to flush.There was no visible damage to the catheter.The catheter was replaced and the issue resolved.Device evaluation details: the device was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j medtech) for evaluation.Visual inspection and irrigation test of the returned device were performed following j&j medtech procedures.Visual analysis revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.An irrigation test was performed, and the catheter failed the test since the irrigation tube was found bent inside the tip.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no internal actions were identified.The irrigation issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The potential cause of the bent could not be conclusively determined.The instructions for use contain the following recommendations: flush the catheter with heparinized normal saline prior to insertion into the body and ensure that saline flows through the distal end of the irrigation lumen.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 ref.#: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: OCTARAY MICRO
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, INTRACARDIAC MAPPING, HIGH-DENSITY ARRAY
• 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: 22757354
• Report Number: 2029046-2025-02634
• Device Sequence Number: 10014899
• Product Code: MTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835021127
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835021127(11)250326(17)280325(10)31611435L
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193237
• 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: D160903
• Device Lot Number: 31611435L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/04/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2025
• 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: FARAPULSE GENERATOR.; UNK_NGEN PUMP.
• Patient Sex: Unknown