MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION COMET; TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP

Model Number 8900

Device Problems Communication or Transmission Problem (2896); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/06/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device returned to manufacturer: the comet pressure guidewire was returned and analysis was completed.The tip, device shaft, sensor port and the coefficient values were examined for damage or any irregularities.The shaft showed one kink located 38cm from the tip and the tip showed a bend.There was some peeled coating located at 172cm from the tip.The optical cable handle was connected to the ffr link for signal verification.The signal was present as designed.The occ handle cap was loosened to remove the wire.There was no issue with removing the wire.The sensor port showed residue of body fluids.The wire was inserted into the pressure chamber test equipment and the pressure was increased to verify the sensor was indeed reacting to the pressure increases and decreases.The pressure sensor functioned as designed.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.

Event Description

Reportable based on analysis on 9 oct 2019.It was reported that the comet pressure guidewire repeatedly encountered a drift in pressure values and also the torquer of the device became less effective.There were no patient issues.However, upon device return, it was noted that there was peeling of the coating of the comet.

• Brand Name: COMET
• Type of Device: TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 9252180
• MDR Text Key: 167869738
• Report Number: 2134265-2019-12942
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729904403
• UDI-Public: 08714729904403
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K151610
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/29/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/29/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/06/2021
• Device Model Number: 8900
• Device Catalogue Number: 8900
• Device Lot Number: 0023915348
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2019
• 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