MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI, INC. EZDILATE BALLOON DILATOR (FW) 16-17-18; BALLOON CATHETER

Model Number BD-400P-1880

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

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

Event Date 11/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

To date, the device has not been returned to olympus for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if additional information is provided.

Event Description

The customer reported that the balloon broke and another scope and another balloon had to be used to complete the esophageal dilation procedure.This caused a 10 minute delay but the procedure was completed successfully without impact to the patient.No medical intervention was required.There were no reports of harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation and device evaluation.The device appears to be heavily damaged on the distal end.There are large missing portions of plastic tubing, causing a large exposure to the metal wire.In addition, the entire balloon has been removed from the device and was not found in the device return.Due to the damage of the received device functional testing was not possible.In addition, the entire balloon has been removed from the device and was not provided for evaluation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of the reported event is unable to be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: EZDILATE BALLOON DILATOR (FW) 16-17-18
• Type of Device: BALLOON CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): GYRUS ACMI, INC.; 9600 louisiana avenue north; brooklyn park MN 55445
• Manufacturer (Section G): GYRUS ACMI, INC.; 9600 louisiana avenue north; brooklyn park MN 55445
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18166770
• MDR Text Key: 328513869
• Report Number: 3011050570-2023-00192
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00821925033207
• UDI-Public: 00821925033207
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/13/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BD-400P-1880
• Device Lot Number: 382273
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-0937-2024
• Patient Sequence Number: 1