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

Model Number 10607

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 09/23/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that stent movement on the balloon occurred.A 4.00 x 38 synergy drug-eluting stent was selected for use; however, the stent started coming off the balloon when the protective sleeve was pulled off.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.

Event Description

It was reported that stent moved on balloon occurred.A 4.00 x 38 synergy drug-eluting stent was selected for use; however, the stent started coming off the balloon when the protective sleeve was pulled off.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr.: synergy ii us mr 4.00 x 38mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual examination of the stent found signs of stent damage.Stent struts were pulled distally from the mid-section of the stent, extending over the distal tip.The undamaged stent 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 issues.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found multiple kinks along the length of the hypotube shaft.A visual examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues along the shaft polymer extrusion.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: 10720660
• MDR Text Key: 212597438
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-14117
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729840435
• UDI-Public: 08714729840435
• 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: 12/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/02/2022
• Device Model Number: 10607
• Device Catalogue Number: 10607
• Device Lot Number: 0025327071
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/22/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1