MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG; PROSTHESIS, ESOPHAGEAL

Model Number M00513750

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and 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.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2021 that an ultraflex esophageal ng covered distal release stent was to be implanted to treat esophageal cancer during an esophageal stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The patient's anatomy was not tortuous.During the procedure, the catheter kinked and the device could not cross the lesion.The procedure was not completed and was rescheduled due to device availability.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation on april 21, 2021 that an ultraflex esophageal ng covered distal release stent was to be implanted to treat esophageal cancer during an esophageal stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The patient's anatomy was not tortuous.During the procedure, the catheter kinked and the device could not cross the lesion.The procedure was not completed and was rescheduled due to device availability.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: medical device problem code a27 is being used to capture the reportable issue of aborted/cancelled procedure.Block h10: an ultraflex esophageal ng distal release covered stent and delivery system were received for analysis.The stent was received partially deployed.Visual examination of the returned device found the shaft kinked in two sections.No other issues were noted to the stent and delivery system.Taking all available information into consideration, the investigation concluded that the reported event and observed failure were likely due to factors encountered during the procedure.It may be that the technique used by the user during the deployment of the stent could have caused the shaft kinked, limited the performance of the device and contributed to the stent partially deployed and difficulty crossing the lesion.Therefore, the most probable root cause is adverse event related to the procedure.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, there is no information that this device was used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions for use (ifu) / product label.

• Brand Name: ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ESOPHAGEAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• MDR Report Key: 11807238
• MDR Text Key: 250111911
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-02149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ESW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729649113
• UDI-Public: 08714729649113
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K091816
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/30/2022
• Device Model Number: M00513750
• Device Catalogue Number: 1375
• Device Lot Number: 0026274176
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/15/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/11/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/25/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1