MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC CARTO 3 CABLE; COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE

Catalog Number CB3434CT

Device Problem Failure to Read Input Signal (1581)

Patient Problem Inflammation (1932)

Event Date 08/21/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Since the product was not returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted and no determination of possible contributing factors could be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Manufacturer's ref.No:(b)(4).There are 4 impacted products being reported under manufacturer's ref.(b)(4).Fda report# 9673241-2017-01063, 3008203003-2017-01360, 9673241-2017-01064 and 9673241-2017-01065.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure for ventricular tachycardia (vt) with two thermocool smarttouch unidirectional catheters, a carto 3 system and a cable and suffered pericarditis requiring hospital readmission.During the procedure, a force sensor error populated.Smarttouch catheter # 1 was exchanged for smarttouch catheter # 2 and the procedure continued.There were no patient consequences as a result of this error.During the procedure, there was significant signal interference of body surface and intracardiac electrocardiograms (ecg) followed by the loss of all ecg signals.During the signal interference, an image was observed on the intracardiac ultrasound that was similar to the image that appears during ablation, but no ablation was being performed.Troubleshooting was performed and the issue persisted.Upon disconnecting the catheter cable, the issue was resolved.Catheter cable was replaced and the procedure continued.Post-procedure, the patient developed severe pericarditis.Since there were no medical issues apparent during ablation, the team is attributing the symptoms to a possible current leakage related to the catheter cable, procedure room equipment, or the hospital power grid.Multiple attempts have been made to obtain clarification to this complaint.However, no further information has been made available.The force issue is not mdr reportable as the potential that it could cause or contribute to a death, serious injury, or other significant adverse event is remote.However, the since it cannot be confirmed that any signal was available to monitor patient heart rhythm, the signal loss is mdr reportable.In addition, the potential current leak is also being conservatively reported since it was identified as a potential contributing factor to the adverse event.Furthermore, since prolonged hospitalization (re-admission) was required as a result of the adverse event, the patient event is also mdr reportable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The bwi failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on 10/23/2017.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.It was discovered that there was greenish material found on the p2 connector.This finding is not mdr reportable because the cable connector is not in contact with the patient.The potential that it could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, or other significant adverse event, is remote.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.Manufacturer's ref.No: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent an ablation procedure for ventricular tachycardia (vt) with a cable and suffered pericarditis requiring hospital readmission.During the procedure, there was significant signal interference of body surface and intracardiac electrocardiograms (ecg) followed by the loss of all ecg signals.During the signal interference, an image was observed on the intracardiac ultrasound that was similar to the image that appears during ablation, but no ablation was being performed.Upon disconnecting the catheter cable, the issue was resolved.Catheter cable was replaced and the procedure continued.Complaint cable was initially inspected and lab verified the connector had greenish material.Carto functionality and coil tests were performed and cable failed to meet specifications.The damage of the cable did not likely occur during manufacturing.It is related to external damage.The device history record (dhr) for the lot number 17633099l has been reviewed and it was verified that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specifications and procedures.The customer complaint has been confirmed.Manufacturer's ref.No: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CARTO 3 CABLE
• Type of Device: COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC; 33 technology dr; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOSENSE WEBSTER INC (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte; 1820parque industrial salvacar; juarez 32599 ; MX 32599
• Manufacturer Contact: evgeniya degnera ; 33 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 909839-723
• MDR Report Key: 6869842
• MDR Text Key: 86429477
• Report Number: 9673241-2017-01065
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846835003802
• UDI-Public: (01)10846835003802(11)170109(17)191231(10)17633099L
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K090017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/21/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/15/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: CB3434CT
• Device Lot Number: 17633099L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1