MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING

Model Number 3854

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the shaft was separated.A 10mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon shaft separated.The device was completely removed from the patient and the procedure was completed.No patient complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

B3 date of event: date of event was approximated to 01/01/2024 as no event date was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

B3 date of event: date of event was approximated to 01/01/2024 as no event date was reported.Device evaluated by mfr.: the device was returned for analysis.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube shaft identified a break at 57cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.Hypotube kinks were also noted.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues.There was no sign of damage, stretching or lifting of the stent struts.No signs of movement, stent was set between the proximal and distal markerbands.Balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.Balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube shaft identified a break at 47cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.Multiple hypotube kinks were also noted in various locations along the length of the hypotube shaft.Bumper tip showed no signs of distal tip damage.No other device issues were identified during returned product analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that the shaft was separated.A 10mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon shaft separated.The device was completely removed from the patient and the procedure was completed.No patient complications reported.

• Brand Name: WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 18698313
• MDR Text Key: 335450542
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-08418
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729888260
• UDI-Public: 08714729888260
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P950020
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/13/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 3854
• Device Catalogue Number: 3854
• Device Lot Number: 0031944736
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/07/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2023
• 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