MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION RX CYTOLOGY BRUSH; ENDOSCOPIC CYTOLOGY BRUSH

Model Number M00545000

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/30/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an rx cytology brush was prepared for use during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation, it was noticed that the brush was broken when it was tested prior to operation.Reportedly, the device was never used inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another rx cytology brush.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the patient outcome to date, despite good faith efforts.

• Brand Name: RX CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPIC CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 9336803
• MDR Text Key: 189709522
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-05641
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729268628
• UDI-Public: 08714729268628
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FI
• PMA/PMN Number: K930348
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/12/2021
• Device Model Number: M00545000
• Device Catalogue Number: 4500
• Device Lot Number: 0024256994
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1