MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ULTRATOME XL; SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Model Number M00535920

Device Problems Break (1069); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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 ultratome xl was used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the cutting wire broke upon cutting.Reportedly, no part of the cutting wire was detached and fell into the patient.Additionally, it was reported that the device was energized when not in contact with tissue.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Note: a photo of the complaint device outside the patient was provided by the complainant and shows the cutting wire broken.

• Brand Name: ULTRATOME XL
• Type of Device: SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 2546 calle primera; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 11036877
• MDR Text Key: 222772819
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-06208
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729103318
• UDI-Public: 08714729103318
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K930022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/18/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/29/2022
• Device Model Number: M00535920
• Device Catalogue Number: 3592
• Device Lot Number: 0025481502
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/29/2020
• 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