It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a spaceoar vue device was used during a spaceoar vue implant procedure on (b)(6) 2023.The procedure was performed under monitored anesthesia care (mac) and local anesthesia, specifically lidocaine injection.During the injection, the kit reportedly clogged in the y-connector.It was noted the physician potentially paused during injection.The y-connector was purged of hydrogel with saline, and the physician was able to complete the procedure with the same kit.Following the procedure, the patient went to the emergency room (er) due to an allergic reaction.It was reported that the patient had experienced symptoms of chills and shaking approximately one to one and a half hours post implant procedure.The patient was admitted to the hospital.The patient was reported to be "doing better" by 8 o'clock in the morning on (b)(6) 2023.Boston scientific corporation has been unable to obtain additional information regarding this event, despite good faith efforts.
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