MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON MONORAIL; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING

Model Number 3851

Device Problem Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 26apr2022.It was reported that the device could not cross the lesion.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified mid right coronary artery.A 10mmx3.25mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the device could not cross the lesion.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.However, device analysis revealed a pinhole near the distal markerband.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.Blood was identified within the balloon which is evidence of a device leak.The returned device was attached to an encore inflation unit and positive pressure was applied in an attempt to inflate the balloon.Liquid was observed to be leaking from a balloon pinhole located over the distal marker band.An examination of the balloon material and markerbands identified no issues which could potentially have contributed to this complaint.The rated burst pressure for this device is 12 atmospheres.All blades were intact within their pads and fully bonded to the balloon material.A visual and tactile examination identified no issues with the hypotube or shaft polymer extrusion of this device.The markerbands and tip and of the device were visually and microscopically examined, and no issues were noted with the device that may have potentially contributed to the complaint incident.

• Brand Name: WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON MONORAIL
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC IRELAND LIMITED; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 14251993
• MDR Text Key: 290457814
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-04984
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/27/2023
• Device Model Number: 3851
• Device Catalogue Number: 3851
• Device Lot Number: 0027739321
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/05/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/27/2021
• 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