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

Model Number 3850

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

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

Event Date 03/07/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified right coronary artery.A 6mmx2.50mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon ruptured vertically parallel to the shaft upon second inflation at 12atm for 30 seconds.The device was removed using normal method without issue and the procedure was completed with a different device.No complications were reported and patient was good post procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

E1 - initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).

• Brand Name: WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON MONORAIL
• 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: 18963583
• MDR Text Key: 338488050
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-17568
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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
• Report Date: 03/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 3850
• Device Catalogue Number: 3850
• Device Lot Number: 0029268094
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2022
• 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