MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ENDOVIVE SAFETY PEG KIT; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number M00566470

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 02/27/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: imdrf device code a1409 captures the reportable event of peg tube obstructed.

Event Description

Note: this report pertains to the first of two endovive safety peg kits push method that were used in the same patient and procedure.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive safety peg kit push method was attempted to be used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the guidewire could not pass through the transition zone between the connector, between the hard and soft plastic.A second peg kit was opened and attempted to be used but, the same problem occurred.The procedure was completed with different device.There were no reported patient complications as a result of this event.

Event Description

Note: this report pertains to the first of two endovive safety peg kits push method that were used in the same patient and procedure.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive safety peg kit push method was attempted to be used during a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedure, the guidewire could not pass through the transition zone between the connector, between the hard and soft plastic.A second peg kit was opened and attempted to be used but, the same problem occurred.The procedure was completed with different device.There were no reported patient complications as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Imdrf device code a1409 captures the reportable event of peg tube obstructed.The returned endovive safety peg kit push method was analyzed.Visual inspection noted that there were no problems with the device exterior.A functional test was performed using a 0.035 inch guidewire that was inserted through the entrance of the feeding tube.However, difficulty advancing the guidewire was noted and the guidewire could not pass through the transition joint/barb connector.The barb connector was isolated by cutting the tubing on both sides.Visual inspection inside the barb connector noted an obstruction on the side connected to the thermoformed tube in the form of adhesive/glue.No additional problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific corporation (bsc) concludes the reported event of peg tube obstruction was confirmed.The peg tube obstruction was likely caused by adhesive inside the hypo-tube of the transition joint.Adhesive is used during assembly, and it is likely that the obstruction was the result of incorrect placement or excessive use of adhesive, resulting in obstruction of the hypo tube.Therefore, the most probable root cause is manufacturing deficiency.Bsc initiated a corrective and preventive action (capa) investigation to determine the root cause of this problem.The hypo-tube inside the transition joint of the returned device was found to be blocked with adhesive.Investigation identified a potential scenario in which the tip of the glue dispenser touches the threaded tip of the barb as it moves into position for glue and torque at the mini bolster.This could cause glue to migrate into the lumen of the barb component and cause a blockage.An initial containment was implemented on (b)(6) 2023, and the pneumatic flow valve of the equipment was adjusted to ensure that the glue dispenser does not move into position until the barb is in the correct position, preventing the potential for this issue to reoccur.Additional corrections were implemented on (b)(6) 2024 to add 100% pin gage inspection after the mini bolster step for push method device types.An investigation to address this problem has been completed.

• Brand Name: ENDOVIVE SAFETY PEG KIT
• Type of Device: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 500 commander shea boulevard; quincy MA 02171
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 18938382
• MDR Text Key: 338201279
• Report Number: 3005099803-2024-01109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729748397
• UDI-Public: 08714729748397
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K031538
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00566470
• Device Catalogue Number: 6647
• Device Lot Number: 0033112089
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 97172867-FA
• Patient Sequence Number: 1