MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ACCUSTICK II; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number 35615

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 02/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that radioopaque marker location was not in its normal position.The non stenosed target lesion was located in mildly tortuous and non calcified posterior back.A.038 j accustick ii was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the radio plaque marker was not in its normal position.It was displaced and farther up the introducer than normal.The device was removed over the wire and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for evaluation.The accustick device was returned and it was observed that the ro marker was out of its location in the device middle section since it moves freely.Additionally, the accustick device was bent and had the distal tip was broken.No more damages were observed.The device was inspected under microscope and it was observed that the distal tip was broken, this damage is located next to the ro marker position.It's important to mention that evidence of correct ro marker colocation was observed at device distal end section.The device was measured in order to confirm the ro marker position; and the ro marker was located approximately at 3.5cm from the distal tip, and the specification is: 6.50mm0.50mm.The ro market was measured by outer diameter and the results were 0.0823in, and the specification is: 0.08200.0005.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that radioopaque marker location was not in its normal position.The non stenosed target lesion was located in mildly tortuous and non calcified posterior back.A.038 j accustick ii was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the radio plaque marker was not in its normal position.It was displaced and farther up the introducer than normal.The device was removed over the wire and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: ACCUSTICK II
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 16443847
• MDR Text Key: 310257873
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-08728
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729157588
• UDI-Public: 08714729157588
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2023

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 Model Number: 35615
• Device Catalogue Number: 35615
• Device Lot Number: 0030874098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2023
• 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