MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SPEEDBAND SUPERVIEW SUPER 7; LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL

Model Number M00542253

Device Problems Entrapment of Device (1212); Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/21/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed in the esophagus on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation, the suture was tucked inside the ligator cap.Reportedly, the device would not fit in the scope correctly.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed in the esophagus on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation, the suture was tucked inside the ligator cap.Reportedly, the device would not fit in the scope correctly.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Problem code 1212 for the reportable issue of suture stuck inside the ligator cap.Investigation results: received one speedband superview super 7 for analysis.The ligator head was not returned with the device.It was noticed that the crimp was present on the trip wire and the trip wire was secured in the handle assembly slot when received.The suture was not damaged and was attached to the trip wire.A functional evaluation was performed by rotating the handle knob 180 degrees, an audible click was heard and indents were felt.No visible issue was noted with the handle assembly and the returned product looked in good condition without evidence of any damages.Based on the evaluation of the returned device, the device showed neither evidence of the alleged issue nor any defect which could have contributed to the complaint.Therefore, it was concluded that the investigation conclusion code of this event is "no problem detected" since the device complaint or problem cannot be confirmed.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.

• Brand Name: SPEEDBAND SUPERVIEW SUPER 7
• Type of Device: LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• MDR Report Key: 9035809
• MDR Text Key: 158714749
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-04542
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FHN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729504832
• UDI-Public: 08714729504832
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: 510K EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/05/2019
• Device Model Number: M00542253
• Device Catalogue Number: 4225-40
• Device Lot Number: 0022888688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 64 YR