MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EKOSONIC ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE, 106X12CM; CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number 500-55112

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

Patient Problem High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension (1908)

Event Date 08/06/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced hypertension.An ekosonic endovascular device, 106x12cm was selected for use in a bilateral pulmonary embolism case.There was an e322 alarm on channel b of the control unit.Channel a was working, and all medications were infusing without issue.Channel b was restarted, and the issue was resolved.However, the patient was reported to be hypertensive, and it was undetermined whether the hypertension was a result of the ekos device or procedure.The remainder of ekos therapy was completed without further issue.

• Brand Name: EKOSONIC ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE, 106X12CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 2546 calle primera; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 17662222
• MDR Text Key: 322409102
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-47127
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00858593006134
• UDI-Public: 00858593006134
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K213422
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 500-55112
• Device Catalogue Number: 500-55112
• Device Lot Number: 8035622771
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other