MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ENCORE 26 ADVANTAGE KIT; SYRINGE, BALLOON INFLATION

Model Number 2760

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 07/13/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that the gauge needle was at 25 atm when received.Functional test revealed that during preparation, plunger feels hard to activate.A pressure damping test was conducted and the unit passed the test.A vacuum test was conducted and a leakage was observed by the section below the gauge.Side load testing was not able to be performed since leakage was detected.The encore ic gauge accuracy test was not able to be completed since leakage was detected.The device locking mechanism test was not able to be performed since leakage was detected.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 11 oct 2022.It was reported that there was an abnormality on the meter of the indeflator.A encore 26 advantage kit was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that an abnormality on the meter of the indeflator was observed during balloon catheter inflation.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.However, device analysis revealed that the gauge did not return to zero.

• Brand Name: ENCORE 26 ADVANTAGE KIT
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, BALLOON INFLATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED; model farm road; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 15687550
• MDR Text Key: 306746515
• Report Number: 2124215-2022-42815
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729180005
• UDI-Public: 08714729180005
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K140745
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/27/2022

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: 03/20/2024
• Device Model Number: 2760
• Device Catalogue Number: 2760
• Device Lot Number: 0029075891
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2022
• 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