MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH SYMPHION¿ TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM FLUID MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES; INSUFFLATOR, HYSTEROSCOPIC, FLUID, CLOSED-LOOP RECIRCULATION WITH CUTTER-COAGULA

Model Number FG-0202

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/08/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) for the reported event of pressure sensor detached from the endoscope.The complainant indicated that the device has been disposed of and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a symphion fluid management accessories device was used in the uterus during a hysteroscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2015.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the pressure sensor monitor detached from the endoscope and fell on the floor.The device was replaced with another symphion fluid management accessories device and the procedure was successfully completed.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.

• Brand Name: SYMPHION¿ TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM FLUID MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES
• Type of Device: INSUFFLATOR, HYSTEROSCOPIC, FLUID, CLOSED-LOOP RECIRCULATION WITH CUTTER-COAGULA
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 5318084
• MDR Text Key: 34136170
• Report Number: 3005099803-2015-03690
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/08/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/27/2016
• Device Model Number: FG-0202
• Device Lot Number: 0043229577
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2015
• 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