MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ENDOVIVE STANDARD PEG KIT; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number M00509040

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Cardiac Arrest (1762); Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Sepsis (2067); Peritonitis (2252); Respiratory Failure (2484); Respiratory Arrest (4461)

Event Date 12/18/2021

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient identifier: (b)(6).(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive standard peg kit pull method was used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy replacement procedure (b)(6) 2021.The patient had an initial peg tube placed one year earlier after being injured in a mvc (motor vehicle collision).A sitter is required to prevent tube/iv manual removal by patient who was confused.On (b)(6) 2021, proper placement of tube was confirmed via cat (computerized axial tomography) scan and patient was transferred from medical unit to icu (intensive care unit).Patient later developed symptoms of an acute abdomen.Distended abdomen and hypotension were noted.On (b)(6) 2021, when an exploratory laparotomy was done to remove tube and clean out abdomen.A grossly enlarged liver was noted to have overlapped the stomach, and peg tube had tract through left lobe of liver.The peg was found to have dislodged from stomach, resulting in peritonitis.The peg tube was not retained, however there was no report from the operating room team who removed the peg that there were any defects or missing parts upon extraction.No evidence of any device defect.Continued hypotension was noted post operative despite pressors leading to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.On (b)(6) 2021, patient died.The investigation by the hospital concluded that the tube was more likely to have been manually dislodged: either by the confused patient, or during patient transport/repositioning.Furthermore, in the physician's assessment, the cause of death is acute respiratory failure and sepsis is listed as contributing factor.In addition, as per physician's opinion, the cause of liver enlargement is suspect poor/excessive nutrition, insufficient exercise since mvc which resulted in paraplegia one year earlier leaving patient bedbound.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block a1 (patient identifier): mr # (b)(6).Block g3: medwatch number is (b)(4).Block h6 (device codes): device code a010402 captures the reportable event of peg tube migration.Block h6 (impact codes): impact code f02 captures the reportable event of death.Block h6 (evaluation conclusion codes): the complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive standard peg kit pull method was used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy replacement procedure (b)(6), 2021.The patient had an initial peg tube placed one year earlier after being injured in a mvc (motor vehicle collision).A sitter is required to prevent tube/iv manual removal by patient who was confused.On (b)(6), 2021, proper placement of tube was confirmed via cat (computerized axial tomography) scan and patient was transferred from medical unit to icu (intensive care unit).Patient later developed symptoms of an acute abdomen.Distended abdomen and hypotension were noted.On (b)(6), 2021, when an exploratory laparotomy was done to remove tube and clean out abdomen.A grossly enlarged liver was noted to have overlapped the stomach, and peg tube had tract through left lobe of liver.The peg was found to have dislodged from stomach, resulting in peritonitis.The peg tube was not retained, however there was no report from the or team who removed the peg that there were any defects or missing parts upon extraction.No evidence of any device defect.Continued hypotension was noted post operative despite pressors leading to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.On (b)(6), 2021, patient died.The investigation by the hospital concluded that the tube was more likely to have been manually dislodged: either by the confused patient, or during patient transport/repositioning.Furthermore, in the physician's assessment, the cause of death is acute respiratory failure and sepsis is listed as contributing factor.In addition, as per physician's opinion, the cause of liver enlargement is suspect poor/excessive nutrition, insufficient exercise since mvc which resulted in paraplegia one year earlier leaving patient bedbound.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive standard peg kit pull method was used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy replacement procedure (b)(6), 2021.The patient had an initial peg tube placed one year earlier after being injured in a mvc (motor vehicle collision).A sitter is required to prevent tube/iv manual removal by patient who was confused.On (b)(6), 2021, proper placement of tube was confirmed via cat (computerized axial tomography) scan and patient was transferred from medical unit to icu (intensive care unit).Patient later developed symptoms of an acute abdomen.Distended abdomen and hypotension were noted.On (b)(6), 2021, when an exploratory laparotomy was done to remove tube and clean out abdomen.A grossly enlarged liver was noted to have overlapped the stomach, and peg tube had tract through left lobe of liver.The peg was found to have dislodged from stomach, resulting in peritonitis.The peg tube was not retained, however there was no report from the or team who removed the peg that there were any defects or missing parts upon extraction.No evidence of any device defect.Continued hypotension was noted post operative despite pressors leading to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.On (b)(6), 2021, patient died.The investigation by the hospital concluded that the tube was more likely to have been manually dislodged: either by the confused patient, or during patient transport/repositioning.Furthermore, in the physician's assessment, the cause of death is acute respiratory failure and sepsis is listed as contributing factor.In addition, as per physician's opinion, the cause of liver enlargement is suspect poor/excessive nutrition, insufficient exercise since mvc which resulted in paraplegia one year earlier leaving patient bedbound.Additional information received on 11may2022: the patient was admitted with sepsis and never recovered from the initial sepsis condition.The improper placement of the peg tube, along with the migration, caused the peritonitis which could have contributed to the patient's sepsis.As a result, the patient required surgery to remove the peg tube which lead to sepsis, respiratory failure, and ultimately cardiac arrest.The cause of death for this patient is acute respiratory failure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block a1 (patient identifier): mr # (b)(6).Block g3: medwatch number is (b)(4).Block h6 (device codes): device code a010402 captures the reportable event of peg tube migration.Block h6 (impact codes): impact code f02 captures the reportable event of death.Block h6 (evaluation conclusion codes): the complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.H10: conclusion code d17 is being used in lieu of an adequate conclusion code for device not returned.

• Brand Name: ENDOVIVE STANDARD PEG KIT
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 14317703
• MDR Text Key: 291191963
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-02442
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729880462
• UDI-Public: 08714729880462
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150679
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/22/2022
• Device Model Number: M00509040
• Device Catalogue Number: 57706
• Device Lot Number: 0027220297
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/07/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2022; 05/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/10/2022; 05/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Death; Other
• Patient Age: 32 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 135 KG