MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WALLFLEX DUODENAL; STENT,METALLIC,EXPANDABLE,DUODENAL

Model Number M00565010

Device Problem Premature Activation (1484)

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

Event Date 04/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2022 that a wallflex duodenal stent was implanted to treat a malignant stricture in the ascending part of the duodenum during a stent placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.The patient's anatomy was noted to be tortuous/tight and was accessed using a pediatric colonoscope.During the procedure, the stent deployed prematurely at an incorrect location.The physician re-positioned the stent into the correct location with the use of forceps.The wallflex duodenal stent remains implanted and the procedure was completed.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.

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).The complainant indicated that the stent remains implanted and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

• Brand Name: WALLFLEX DUODENAL
• Type of Device: STENT,METALLIC,EXPANDABLE,DUODENAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 14455134
• MDR Text Key: 293620857
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-02539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MUM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729456483
• UDI-Public: 08714729456483
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K062750
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00565010
• Device Catalogue Number: 6501
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/20/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention