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The device was returned to johnson & johnson medtech (j&j medtech) for evaluation.Following j&j medtech procedures, a visual inspection and irrigation test of the returned device were performed.Visual inspection revealed no damage or anomalies on the device.An irrigation test was performed, and the device was irrigating correctly.No obstructed holes were observed.No irrigation issues were observed.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 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 instructions for use (ifu) contain the following information: flush the catheter with heparinized normal saline prior to insertion into the body.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).
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It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with an octaray mapping catheter, and after removing the octaray¿ catheter from the body, after mapping, it was noticed that the catheter was not properly irrigating.It was confirmed that the irrigation tubing was connected properly and flowing.The octaray¿ catheter was manually aspirated, but the issue persisted.The octaray¿ catheter was replaced and the issue was resolved.The procedure continued with no further issues.No adverse patient consequence was reported.
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Additional information received indicated that a ngen pump was used.There was no error from the irrigation pump, and they manually inspected the catheter when they discovered the irrigation issue.The correct catheter settings were selected on the generator.There were no issues with flow rate change at the start of ablation.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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