FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

MDR report key: 2546265 · Received April 18, 2012

Report

Report Number
MW5025134
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 18, 2012
Date of Event
March 20, 2012
Report Date
April 18, 2012
Manufacturer
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Product Code
MTD
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CONSTELLATION MULTIPLE ELECTRODE RECORDING AND PACING CATHETER WAS PLACED IN LEFT ATRIUM DURING EP PROCEDURE. APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR INTO PROCEDURE DR. NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE TINED ELECTRODES HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM ONE END OF THE CONSTELLATION BASKET. THE CATHETER WAS IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE PT AND A NEW CATHETER WAS PLACED IN THE LEFT ATRIUM.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CONSTELLATION ELECTRODE MTD BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 14768817

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 55 YR