Model Number M00517440 |
Device Problem
Migration (4003)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/16/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an agile esophageal fully covered stent was implanted in the esophagus just above the gastroesophageal junction to treat an ongoing leak from an esophageal fistula during an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The patient's anatomy was not tortuous and was not dilated prior to stent placement.On (b)(6) 2022, the stent was scheduled to be removed.During the stent removal procedure, it was noted that the stent had migrated.The stent was removed using alligator forceps and the procedure was completed.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block a2: patient's exact age is unknown; however, it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Block h6: imdrf device code (b)(6) captures the reportable event of stent migration.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b5 has been updated with additional information received on february 26, 2024.Block a2: patient's exact age is unknown; however, it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Block h6: imdrf device code a010402 captures the reportable event of stent migration.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an agile esophageal fully covered stent was implanted in the esophagus just above the gastroesophageal junction to treat an ongoing leak from an esophageal fistula during an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The patient's anatomy was not tortuous and was not dilated prior to stent placement.On (b)(6) 2022, the stent was scheduled to be removed.During the stent removal procedure, it was noted that the stent had migrated.The stent was removed using alligator forceps and the procedure was completed.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Additional information received on february 26, 2024.The stent was removed to evaluate the healing of the perforation that turned into fistula.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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