MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYNERGY; BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER DRUG ELUTING CORONARY STENT SYSTEM

Model Number 10603

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/30/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that stent damage occurred.2.50 x 20 synergy ii drug-eluting stent was selected for use to treat the lesion.However, after being prepared and loaded on the wire, it was noticed that some of the distal struts were sticking out.The device did not enter the patient's body.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient's complications nor injuries reported.

Event Description

It was reported that stent damage occurred.A 2.50 x 20 synergy ii drug-eluting stent was selected for use to treat the lesion.However, after being prepared and loaded on the wire, it was noticed that some of the distal struts were sticking out.The device did not enter the patient's body.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient's complications nor injuries reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr.: synergy ii us mr 2.50 x 20 stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual examination of the stent found stent damage.Distal struts were lifted and pulled distally.The undamaged stent od outer diameter was measured and the result was within maximum crimped stent profile measurement.The balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.The balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.A visual and microscopic examination of the bumper tip showed no signs of tip damage.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found multiple kinks.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.

• Brand Name: SYNERGY
• Type of Device: BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER DRUG ELUTING CORONARY STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 10510756
• MDR Text Key: 209156326
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-12543
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729840152
• UDI-Public: 08714729840152
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P150003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/18/2021
• Device Model Number: 10603
• Device Catalogue Number: 10603
• Device Lot Number: 0024844087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/21/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1