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

Model Number M00542251

Device Problems Failure to Fire (2610); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/03/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).(b)(4).According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that two speedband superview super 7 devices were used during an esophageal varicose ligation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the bands were attempted to be deployed, but the bands would not release.Reportedly, the device was removed from the patient and it was noted that the suture was not installed on the ligator cap.A second speedband device was used; however, the device fail to deploy elastic bands as there was no suture attached on the ligator head.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.Additionally, there was no difficulty setting up the devices.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.

• Brand Name: SPEEDBAND SUPERVIEW SUPER 7
• Type of Device: LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 9246382
• MDR Text Key: 178753716
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-05217
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FHN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729201960
• UDI-Public: 08714729201960
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: 510K EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/28/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/28/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/09/2020
• Device Model Number: M00542251
• Device Catalogue Number: 4225
• Device Lot Number: 0023928115
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Weight: 67