MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EMERGE; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number 7133

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/06/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of an emerge mr balloon catheter.The device was microscopically and visually examined.There was a separation of the hypotube at 60.9cm distally from the strain relief.The separated ends of the hypotube were ovaled in shape indicating the device was kinked prior to separation.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and balloon.There was blood in the guidewire lumen and the balloon was loosely folded.There were no other damages or irregularities to the device.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 01-aug-2022.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.The patient presented with coronary heart disease.The target lesion was located in the right coronary artery.A 2.00mm x 15mm emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation, however, the shaft was kinked.The procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed shaft break.

• Brand Name: EMERGE
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 15178414
• MDR Text Key: 305496110
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-08380
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729806196
• UDI-Public: 08714729806196
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K113220
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7133
• Device Catalogue Number: 7133
• Device Lot Number: 0028400473
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/12/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/17/2021
• 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: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 63 KG