Model Number M00558500 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was used during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, while removing the device from the patient after completing dilation, it was noted that the black exit marker was wedged into the end of the scope.Reportedly, the scope along with the device was removed from the patient.The balloon was then cut to be removed from the scope.The procedure was completed at this time.There have been 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual examination of the returned complaint device confirmed that the black exit marker was bunched-up and was detached from the device.There is no other issues or damages noted on the device.Based on the condition of the returned device, the noted defects likely occurred due to anatomical or procedural factors encountered during the procedure.Therefore, the most probable root cause is operational context.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.A search of the complaint database revealed that no other complaints exist for the specified lot.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was used during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, while removing the device from the patient after completing dilation, it was noted that the black exit marker was wedged into the end of the scope.Reportedly, the scope along with the device was removed from the patient.The balloon was then cut to be removed from the scope.The procedure was completed at this time.There have been 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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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