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

Catalog Number	BD710DF282CT
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The bwi product analysis lab received the device for evaluation on 19-dec-2025.The 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 reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) procedure with a webster cs catheter.There were "floating black particles" within the packaging towards the handle of the catheter.They did not use the catheter for the procedure and replaced it with a new one.There was no patient consequence.Multiple attempts have been made to obtain clarification of this complaint.However, no further information has been made available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) procedure with a webster cs catheter.There were "floating black particles" within the packaging towards the handle of the catheter.They did not use the catheter for the procedure and replaced it with a new one.There was no patient consequence.The device evaluation was completed on 05-jan-2026.The device was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j) for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device was performed following j&j procedures.The device was inspected, and no physical damage was observed.Customer referred that "floating black particles" were within the packaging; however, the package was not returned for analysis or another picture provided.Due to this condition, further investigation was not possible to be performed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed and no internal action related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The foreign material inside the packaging reported by the customer were not confirmed, due to the package was not returned for analysis.The potential cause of the issue cannot be established.The instructions for use contain (ifu) state the following in the sterilization and use-by date section: do not use the catheter if the packaging or catheter appears damaged.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).

• Brand Name: WEBSTER CS
• Common Device Name: ELECTRODE RECORDING CATHETER OR ELECTRODE RECORDING PROBE
• 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: 23918749
• Report Number: 2029046-2025-04338
• Device Sequence Number: 8825081
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835002409
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835002409(17)281007(10)31774927M
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090898
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2026

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: BD710DF282CT
• Device Lot Number: 31774927M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2025
• 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 CABLE; UNK ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; UNK_NGEN RF GENERATOR
• Patient Sex: Unknown