MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION POLARIS LOOP; STENT, URETERAL

Model Number M0061552320

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Hematuria (2558)

Event Date 10/16/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: imdrf patient code e1302 captures the reportable event of hematuria.Imdrf patient code e1302 captures the reportable event of pain.Imdrf impact code f23 captures the reportable event.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific that a polaris loop ureteral stent was successfully implanted in the ureter during a ureteral lithotripsy procedure for a ureteral stone removal on (b)(6) 2023.Prior to discharge, the patient experienced adverse reactions such as uncomfortable hematuria.The device was removed after the unbearable pain.There was no medication given to the patient and the procedure was successfully completed using another of different device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific that a polaris loop ureteral stent was successfully implanted in the ureter during a ureteral lithotripsy procedure for a ureteral stone removal on (b)(6) 2023.Prior to discharge, the patient experienced adverse reactions such as uncomfortable hematuria.The device was removed after the unbearable pain.There was no medication given to the patient and the procedure was successfully completed using another of different device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: imdrf patient code e1302 captures the reportable event of hematuria.Imdrf patient code e1302 captures the reportable event of pain.Imdrf impact code f23 captures the reportable event.Block h10: the returned polaris loop ureteral stent was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that stent calcification was found all over the shaft and in the renal coil.Additionally, the patient and impact codes reported is a condition that could not be tested, analyzed or replicated on the product analysis laboratory; therefore, those events are not confirmed.The reported pain and hematuria, and the founded calcification on the complaint are a known adverse event associated with the use of the device and it is noted within the dfu, polaris loop, ver, ae.Taking all available information into consideration, all compiled information on this investigation determines that the most probable cause is known inherent risk of device since the hematuria and pain reported by the physician are known and documented in the labeling so the calcified encountered.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the instructions for use (ifu) / product label.

• Brand Name: POLARIS LOOP
• Type of Device: STENT, URETERAL
• 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: farshad fahimi ; 4100 hamline avenue north; building c; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 18098529
• MDR Text Key: 327698346
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-06008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729421085
• UDI-Public: 08714729421085
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K030503
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M0061552320
• Device Catalogue Number: 155-232
• Device Lot Number: 0030445389
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2022
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 75 KG