| Catalog Number |
D128211 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 ref.# (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a pentaray nav and it was not irrigating.It was initially reported by the customer that during the operation, the pentaray nav was not irrigating.A second device was used to complete the operation.There was no adverse event reported on patient.The customer's reported occlusion issue is not considered to be mdr reportable since the potential risk that it could cause or contribute to a serious injury or death to the operator or patient is remote.On 5-feb-2026, additional information was received indicating the device was used on the patient.No pump was used, a saltwater pressurized bag was used.The correct catheter settings were selected on the generator.To resolve the issue they tried to increase the pressure on the pressure bag, replace the infusion strip, and use a syringe to push the injection.Based on the additional information indicating they used the device with an irrigation issue on the patient, the event was reassessed as an mdr reportable malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 3-mar-2026, the bwi product analysis lab received the complaint device for evaluation.The product analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that a patient underwent an atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation procedure with a pentaray nav and it was not irrigating.Device evaluation details: 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 catheter failed the test due to the irrigation tube was found folded at the tip area.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, and no internal actions related to the reported complaint were identified.The irrigation issue reported by the customer was confirmed.The root cause of the irrigation tube folded is traced to manufacturing process.The instructions for use (ifu) contain the following information: 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.If additional information is received regarding this event, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted to the fda.Manufacturer's ref.# (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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