MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ENDOVIVE SECURI-T; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number M00509161

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 03/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device codes: device code a0501 captures the reportable event of internal bolster detached.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive securi-t replacement bolster was used during a gastrostomy catheter replacement procedure performed on(b)(6) 2023.When attempting to remove the placed device the bumper separated and was left inside the patient.It was retrieved through an endoscope.The procedure was completed with a new endovive securi-t replacement bolster.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive securi-t replacement bolster was used during a gastrostomy catheter replacement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.When attempting to remove the placed device the bumper separated and was left inside the patient.It was retrieved through an endoscope.The procedure was completed with a new endovive securi-t replacement bolster.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

(device codes): imdrf device code a0501 captures the reportable event of internal bolster detached.An endovive securi-t replacement bolster was analyzed.Visual analysis of the device revealed that the feeding tube has the bolster detached and traces of adhesion in the distal end of the feeding tube.Media inspection showed the internal bolster detached and has remnants of use.Therefore, the reported complaint is confirmed.Based on the condition of the returned device, engineers determined that the problem observed could be related to excessive stress, manipulation or anatomical conditions of the patient could have contributed to the separation.Boston scientific has determined the most probable cause of this complaint is adverse event related to procedure.It is most likely that the adverse event occurred during the procedure and the device had no influence on event which led to the reported event.

• Brand Name: ENDOVIVE SECURI-T
• Type of Device: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 16708762
• MDR Text Key: 312973443
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-01685
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2023

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: M00509161
• Device Catalogue Number: 0916
• Device Lot Number: 0029548529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/10/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other