MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC TX ECO EXT CABLE; CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number	D135703
Medical Device Problem Codes	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896); Electrical Shorting (2926); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure and there was a current leakage error displayed on the carto 3 system when the physician tried to come on ablation.The error was accompanied by signal loss on all electrocardiogram channels (body surface and intracardiac).The physician was unsure if there was any other means to monitor the patient's heart rhythm since they mostly use the recording system signals.The cables and catheters were disconnected, then reconnected one by one.The error re-appeared when the ablation catheter cable was connected.The catheter cable was replaced and the issue resolved.The case continued.The medical team noted that the cable was sterilmed reprocessed cable.No patient consequences were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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
On 9-mar-2026, the product investigation was completed as the complaint device was not returned.Device investigation details: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Based on the information available, there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.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: TX ECO EXT CABLE
• Common Device Name: CARDIAC ABLATION PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER
• 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: 24411577
• Report Number: 2029046-2026-00599
• Device Sequence Number: 20303347
• Product Code: LPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835016796
• UDI-Public: 10846835016796
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P210027
• 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): 04/02/2026

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: D135703
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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