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

Model Number M00542251

Device Problem Failure to Fire (2610)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/19/2019

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 in the esophagus during an endoscopic submucosal variceal dissection (esvd) procedure performed on (b)(6), 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bands could not be deployed.It was also noted that there was no difficulty in setting up the device.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Problem code 2610 for the reportable issue of bands failed to deploy.Investigation results: received one speedband superview super 7 with the ligator head for analysis.It was noticed that the trip wire was partially rolled and it was secured in the handle assembly slot when received.A visual examination of the ligator head found seven bands present and all the bands were properly placed on the ligator head.The ligator teeth were undamaged.The suture was intact and was attached to the ligator head.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.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.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used in the esophagus during an endoscopic submucosal variceal dissection (esvd) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bands could not be deployed.It was also noted that there was no difficulty in setting up the device.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Additional information received on october 11, 2019.It was reported that the procedure performed was esophageal variceal ligation (evl).

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used in the esophagus during an endoscopic submucosal variceal dissection (esvd) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bands could not be deployed.It was also noted that there was no difficulty in setting up the device.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Additional information received on october 11, 2019.It was reported that the procedure performed was esophageal variceal ligation (evl).

Manufacturer Narrative

Problem code 2610 for the reportable issue of bands failed to deploy.Although the suspect device has been received, the evaluation has not been completed.Therefore, the cause of the reported malfunction has not been determined.Upon 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.

• 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: 9181489
• MDR Text Key: 173218499
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-05006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FHN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729201960
• UDI-Public: 08714729201960
• 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,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/11/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/22/2020
• Device Model Number: M00542251
• Device Catalogue Number: 4225
• Device Lot Number: 0023680120
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 36 YR
• Patient Weight: 56