Model Number M0063903200 |
Device Problem
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/05/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Patient's exact age is unknown; however it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Although the suspect device has been received, the evaluation has not been completed.Therefore, the cause of the reported malfunction has not been determined.Upon completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stone cone nitinol urological retrieval coil was used during a ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2016.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the coil detached into the patient.Percutaneous ureterolithotomy was performed to remove the detached coil.The procedure was completed with a different device.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 stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A visual analysis of the returned stone cone nitinol urological retrieval coil revealed that the cone of the device was returned broken in two pieces.Examination under magnification revealed light scorching on the cone at the break indicating that the break was caused by the holmium laser that was used to perform the procedure.Since the device shows evidence of scorching which was most likely caused by the laser during the ureteroscopy holmium laser lithotripsy procedure, the most probable root cause for this complaint event is caused by other.A search of the complaint database revealed that no similar complaints exist for the specified lot.The device history record (dhr) review found the device met all manufacturing specifications.A labeling review was performed and no anomaly was found.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stone cone nitinol urological retrieval coil was used during a ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2016.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the coil detached into the patient.Percutaneous ureterolithotomy was performed to remove the detached coil.The procedure was completed with a different device.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 stable.
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