MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC OPTRELL MAPPING CATHETER WITH TRUEREF TECHNOLOGY; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING, OR PROBE, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Catalog Number	D142901
Medical Device Problem Code	Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with an optrell mapping catheter with trueref technology and irrigation issue (device used in the patient) was observed.Optrell mapping catheter with trueref technology irrigation issue.Impossible to flush.No patient consequence reported.Additional information was received on 09 december 2025.The device was used in the patient.Pressurized infusion bags, same used with any other catheters (e.G.Pentaray, octaray, etc.).No error, discovered by the physician when taking out the catheter.They tried to flush but was unsuccessful.No issues with flow rate change at the start of the ablation.The irrigation issue was originally considered non-reportable, however, bwi became aware on 09-dec-2025 that the device was used in the patient and have reassessed the event as reportable.The awareness date for this record is 09-dec-2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiac ablation procedure with an optrell mapping catheter with trueref technology.Optrell mapping catheter with trueref technology irrigation issue.Impossible to flush.The device was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j) for evaluation on 14-jan-2026.Visual inspection and irrigation test of the returned device were performed following j&j procedures.Visual analysis revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.An irrigation test was performed, and the catheter failed the test, the flow in the irrigation hole was very poor.Afterwards, an aluminum wire was introduced in the luer hub, and the wire got stuck at the tip area.Finally, the shaft was dissected, and the irrigation tube was inspected, and it was found that the irrigation tube was folded at the tip section.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed and no internal actions related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The irrigation issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The potential cause of the folded irrigation tubing cannot be determined.The instruction for use (ifu) contain the following warning and precautions: flush the catheter with heparinized saline prior to insertion into the body.Always follow standard practices of using a continuous drip of anticoagulant fluid under pressure through the proximal luer connector when the device is in the body.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: OPTRELL MAPPING CATHETER WITH TRUEREF TECHNOLOGY
• 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: 23970069
• Report Number: 2029046-2026-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 12720214
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835025828
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835025828(11)241022(17)271021(10)31482266M
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230253
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/09/2026

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: D142901
• Device Lot Number: 31482266M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown