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

Model Number 10601

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 11/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: used the first date of the month of the aware date as no event date was provided.Device evaluated by mfr.: synergy ii us mr 2.25 x 12 mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.An examination of the crimped stent found stent damage.Stent struts from the mid stent region were noted to be lifted from their crimped position and pulled proximally.The undamaged crimped stent outer diameter was measured and the result was within max 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 damage.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube shaft found no issues.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and mid-shaft section and a visual examination of the inner lumen found no issues along the shaft polymer extrusion.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on (b)(6) 2020.It was reported that stent defect was encountered.A 2.25 x 12 synergy ii drug-eluting stent was selected for use.However, before using the device into the patient, it was noted that stent has a defect on it and could not be used.However, returned device analysis revealed a stent damage.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 11131729
• MDR Text Key: 225528677
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-18601
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729840022
• UDI-Public: 08714729840022
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P150003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/07/2021

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: 03/26/2022
• Device Model Number: 10601
• Device Catalogue Number: 10601
• Device Lot Number: 0025440221
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/02/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2020
• 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