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

Model Number M00535900

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 12/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block e1 (initial reporter zip/postal code): (b)(6).Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an ultratome xl was used during an endoscopic sphincterotomy (est) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, when the handle was pulled, the wire at the front tip of the ultratome xl broke.The procedure was completed with another of the same 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 customer and shows the cutting wire was broken and kinked.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an ultratome xl was used during an endoscopic sphincterotomy (est) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, when the handle was pulled, the wire at the front tip of the ultratome xl broke.The procedure was completed with another of the same 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 customer and shows the cutting wire was broken and kinked.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block e1 (initial reporter zip/postal code): (b)(6).Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.Block h10: the returned ultratome xl was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the cutting wire was blackened, kinked and broken 8mm from the proximal pierce hole, which are consistent with the findings when the device was observed under magnification, and per media inspection on the provided photo.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of cutting wire break was confirmed.Upon analysis, it was found that the cutting wire was broken, kinked, and blackened.Based on the condition of the device, the problem found could have been generated if there was contact between the device and the scope during energization or if the generator exceeded the maximum of voltage during the procedure.Also, energizing the device prior to performing sphincterotomy can compromise the cutting wire's integrity and cause a premature cutting wire fatigue.Once the cutting wire breaks, any attempt to remove the device from the scope can lead to the broken section hitting the working channel of the scope.This can bend the cutting wire.It is most likely that procedural or anatomical factors encountered during the use of the device could have affected the device performance and its integrity.Based on all gathered information, the most probable root cause of this complaint is adverse event related to procedure.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the instructions for use (ifu) / product label.

• 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: 18423700
• MDR Text Key: 331936713
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-06876
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K930022
• 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: 02/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00535900
• Device Catalogue Number: 3590
• Device Lot Number: 0031127609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2023
• 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