MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION NEPHROMAX; CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY

Model Number M0062101170

Device Problems Material Separation (1562); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)

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

Event Date 05/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a nephromax nephrostomy balloon catheter was used in the kidney during a percutaneous nephrolithonomy (pcnl) procedure performed on (b)(4) 2022.It was reported that the balloon protective sleeve was not removed from the device prior to use.Ultimately, the balloon protective sleeve detached inside the patient and was retained after a procedure.A percutaneous nephrolithonomy (pcnl) surgery was performed to retrieve the detached sleeve.The procedure was completed at this time.Note: a photo submitted by the customer shows two balloon protective sleeves outside patient and it could be observed that one of the balloon protective sleeves had residues.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event and the patient is expected to fully recover.It was reported that the patient was admitted to the hospital beyond the standard of care.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.

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 device is not available for return; 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: NEPHROMAX
• Type of Device: CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC IRELAND LIMITED; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 14674156
• MDR Text Key: 293830153
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-03108
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729012641
• UDI-Public: 08714729012641
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121614
• 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: 06/13/2022

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: M0062101170
• Device Catalogue Number: 210-117
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization