MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYNERGY XD; CORONARY DRUG-ELUTING STENT

Lot Number 0030144521

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 12/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that shaft break occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the right coronary artery.A 2.50 x 16mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was selected for treatment.However, during insertion, the middle of the hypotube broke into two pieces.The fractured portion was outside of the patient and was pulled out, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr.: synergy xd mr us 2.50 x 16mm stent delivery system was returned to the complaint investigation site.A visual, tactile and microscopic analysis was performed on the device.A break was noted at 71cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief along the shaft of the device.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues.There was no sign of damage, stretching or lifting of the stent struts.Balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.Balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.No signs of movement, stent was set between the proximal and distal markerbands.Bumper tip showed no signs of distal tip damage.No other device issues were identified during returned product analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that shaft break occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the right coronary artery.A 2.50 x 16mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was selected for treatment.However, during insertion, the middle of the hypotube broke into two pieces.The fractured portion was outside of the patient and was pulled out, and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: SYNERGY XD
• Type of Device: CORONARY DRUG-ELUTING STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 18390548
• MDR Text Key: 331585169
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-73519
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729980803
• UDI-Public: 08714729980803
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2024

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 Lot Number: 0030144521
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/25/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2022
• 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