MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INTERLOCK-35; DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION

Model Number 83786

Device Problem Premature Activation (1484)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/06/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was returned for analysis.A visual inspection of the device revealed that a delivery wire, main coil and introducer sheath were returned for this complaint.The coil and delivery wire arms were not interlocked, the main coil and delivery wire were inside the introducer sheath.The introducer sheath was inspected and no anomalies were noted, the twist lock had been opened.A significant quantity of dried blood was observed inside the introducer sheath.The main coil was found kinked and stretched, besides, the fiber bundles had blood residues.The coil interlocking arm was detached.Functional inspection was performed.The delivery wire was advanced through the introducer sheath, but it was not possible to continue advancing it due to the main coil was stuck; it was necessary to cut the introducer sheath in order to release the main coil.Microscopic inspection of the delivery wire revealed that the proximal end has a smooth surface and the interlocking arm was found in good condition while for the main coil the zap tip has a smooth surface and the interlocking arm was detached.Dimensional inspection of the delivery with the overall dimension (od) of the weld, wire arm and wire zap tip matches with specification.For the main coil, the zap tip (od) and the primary coil (od) matches the specification while the number of distal and proximal fiber bundles did not match the specification.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 29 sep 2020.It was reported that the coil prematurely deployed.The target lesion area was located in a moderately tortuous arteriovenous malformation.A 12mm x 20cm interlock-35 was selected for an embolization procedure.During the procedure, it was noted that the coil deployed before reaching the lesion.The coil was removed with the microcatheter.The procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.The patient's condition was good post procedure.However, device analysis revealed that the coil interlocking arm was detached and fiber bundles were missing.

• Brand Name: INTERLOCK-35
• Type of Device: DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED; model farm road; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 10607740
• MDR Text Key: 209224606
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-13497
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729793175
• UDI-Public: 08714729793175
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K133208
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/20/2021
• Device Model Number: 83786
• Device Catalogue Number: 83786
• Device Lot Number: 0022686062
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/08/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 50 YR