MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ENDOVIVE SAFETY PEG KIT; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number M00509011

Device Problems Break (1069); Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 06/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6 (device codes): imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of loop wire on end of peg detached.Block h10: the returned endovive safety peg kit push method was analyzed.During visual inspection, it was observed that the loop wire section at the distal end of the feeding tube was detached.Therefore, the reported complaint is confirmed.Based on the condition of the returned device, engineers determined that the problem observed most likely occurred due to some technique used during procedure.An excess of force applied could have contributed to the detachment of the distal loop.Boston scientific has determined the most probable cause of this complaint is adverse event related to procedure.It is most likely that the adverse event occurred during the procedure and the device had no influence on event which led to the reported event.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive safety peg kit push method was used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement procedure performed on (b)(6), 2023.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.This event has been deemed a reportable event based on the investigation finding of a loop wire distal end section of the feeding tube was detached.Please see block h10 for full investigation details.

• Brand Name: ENDOVIVE SAFETY PEG KIT
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 500 commander shea boulevard; quincy MA 02171
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 17787638
• MDR Text Key: 323901153
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-05057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PIF
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150679
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: M00509011
• Device Catalogue Number: 57707
• Device Lot Number: 0029986887
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1