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Model Number M00542251 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 01/02/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).(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.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used during an esophagus vein ligation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the device and scope was inserted and attached into the tissue; however, the handle was unable to work.Reportedly, the physician could not find the location of the lesion and the patient had emergent bleeding.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.Additionally, it was noted that there was no difficulty in setting up the device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a speedband superview super 7 device was used during an esophagus vein ligation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the device and scope was inserted and attached into the tissue; however, the handle was unable to work.Reportedly, the physician could not find the location of the lesion and the patient had emergent bleeding.The procedure was completed with another speedband superview super 7 device.Additionally, it was noted that there was no difficulty in setting up the device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Physician's phone number, (b)(6).Problem code 1069 for the reportable issue of handle broken/won't turn.Investigation results received the handle assembly of the super 7 with the ligator head, irrigation catheter and the velcro strap for analysis.A visual examination of the ligator head found all bands present with some bands moved out of their position and one band was caught under the other bands.It was noticed that the ligator head teeth were bent.The trip wire was partially rolled in the handle assembly and was secured in the handle assembly slot when received.It was also noted that the suture was cut; one section was attached to the trip wire loop, and the other section was attached to the ligator head in which likely to separate the device from the scope.A functional evaluation was performed by rotating the handle knob 180 degrees, an audible click was heard and indents were felt.No issue was noted to the handle assembly, irrigation catheter and the velcro strap.Based on the evaluation of the returned device, the device showed neither evidence of the alleged issue nor any defect which could have contributed to the complaint.Therefore, it was concluded that the investigation conclusion code of this event is "no problem detected" since the device complaint or problem cannot be confirmed.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.
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