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VSTK0124 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Perforation (2001); Cardiac Perforation (2513)
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| Date of Event |
03/27/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an atrial fibrillation ablation a rf wire was selected for use.It is believed that the transeptal wire perforated in or around the laa during exchange.A pericardial tap was performed to pull blood from the space and stabilize the patient.The procedure was cancelled at this time and the patient is expected to fully recover.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an atrial fibrillation ablation a rf wire was selected for use.It is believed that the transeptal wire perforated in or around the laa during exchange.A pericardial tap was performed to pull blood from the space and stabilize the patient.The procedure was cancelled at this time and the patient is expected to fully recover.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an atrial fibrillation ablation a rf wire was selected for use.It is believed that the transeptal wire perforated in or around the laa during exchange.A pericardial tap was performed to pull blood from the space and stabilize the patient.The procedure was cancelled at this time and the patient is expected to fully recover.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary:
it was indicated that the device was disposed; therefore, a technical analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.Device history review:
the manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.Labeling review:
review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.Risk review:
a review of the rf wire's risk documentation was completed and confirmed that the event of perforation was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Investigation summary:
boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of known inherent risk as a perforation was listed as a potential complication in the device's instructions.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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