MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SEAL BIOPSY VALVE

Model Number SBC-501

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/10/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.(b)(4).According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a seal biopsy valve was used during a colonoscopy procedure performed on (b)(6), 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the seal biopsy cap continuously came off the scope.Additionally, it caused the patient's bodily fluid to spray.The procedure was completed with the original device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: SEAL BIOPSY VALVE
• Type of Device: SEAL BIOPSY VALVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): NOLATO CONTOUR INC; 660 vandeberg street; baldwin WI 54002
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 9260961
• MDR Text Key: 181816987
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-05325
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OCX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K182275
• 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: 10/31/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/31/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SBC-501
• Device Catalogue Number: 2235-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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