MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC DECANAV; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Catalog Number	R7F282CT
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial flutter (afl) ablation procedure with a decanav and during the operation, a signal loss was observed on all ecg (bs + ic) channels.The physician did not have any intact ecg signal available to monitor patient heart rhythm.The signal loss was observed on carto® and recording system.During the signal loss, the affected catheter was inside the patient' s body.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j medtech) for evaluation.Following j&j medtech procedures, a visual inspection and electrical test of the returned device were performed.Visual inspection revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.The device was connected to the carto 3 system, and it was recognized and visualized correctly.No signal noise or electrical issues were observed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31684290m number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The noise issue reported by the customer could not be replicated during the product investigation.Other issues or circumstances may have occurred during the use of the device that may have affected its performance.The carto® 3 system instructions for use (ifu) contain the following information: ecg noise is typically generated as the result of improper connection of the body surface ecg patch to the patient.This noise is the most significant during ablation.To resolve this situation, verify proper connection.It is recommended to turn off the notch filter for this verification.As part of johnson & johnson medtech's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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).

• Brand Name: DECANAV
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• 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: 22975572
• Report Number: 2029046-2025-03020
• Device Sequence Number: 15687828
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835008807
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835008807(17)260613(10)31684290M
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080425
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2025

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 Expiration Date: 06/13/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: R7F282CT
• Device Lot Number: 31684290M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/29/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2025
• 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: UNK_CARTO 3.
• Patient Sex: Unknown