MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH ENDOVIVE INITIAL PLACEMENT PEG KIT, DIRECT PEJ KIT, AND PEG SAFETY KIT; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number UNK518

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient's exact age is unknown; however it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device upn and lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.However, the complainant reported that the device was not expired.(b)(4) peg tube detached/separated.The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure 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 push method was used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure.Procedure date is unknown.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the peg tube broke while it was pulled through the incision site.The procedure was completed with another endovive standard peg kit push method.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be okay.Attempts to obtain additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding this event have been unsuccessful to date.Should additional relevant details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: ENDOVIVE INITIAL PLACEMENT PEG KIT, DIRECT PEJ KIT, AND PEG SAFETY KIT
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 5883503
• MDR Text Key: 52339062
• Report Number: 3005099803-2016-02399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PIF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150679
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/25/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UNK518
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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