MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION CRE PRO; CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number M00558650

Device Problems Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 10/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block h6: imdrf code a041001 captures the reportable event of a balloon pinhole in the esophagus.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon was used in the esophagus during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, when the balloon was attempted to be inflated, they noticed that the balloon was not holding pressure and was spraying the water.A video submitted by the customer showed that a balloon had a pinhole, causing the balloon to leak.The procedure was completed with another cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon was used in the esophagus during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, when the balloon was attempted to be inflated, they noticed that the balloon was not holding pressure and was spraying the water.A video submitted by the customer showed that a balloon had a pinhole, causing the balloon to leak.The procedure was completed with another cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block h6: imdrf code a041001 captures the reportable event of a balloon pinhole in the esophagus.Block h10: investigation results: the returned cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon was analyzed, and a visual examination found that the catheter of the device was kinked.No damages were found in the balloon of the device.Functional analysis was performed, and the balloon was inflated without a problem.However, the balloon would not hold pressure due to a pinhole in the balloon (distal section), located approximately 16 mm from the tip.Microscopic inspection found a pinhole located approximately at 16 mm from the tip of the device.No other problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event of a balloon pinhole was confirmed.The results of the analysis performed on the returned device along with the video provided by the customer showed that there is a pinhole located approximately at 16 mm from the tip of the device.The pinhole found is likely to have occurred due to procedural factors such as excess of pressure, interaction with other devices, or anatomical conditions.Also, it is possible that interaction with a sharp surface during or previous the procedure, could have caused the problem found on the balloon.Therefore, the most probable root cause is an adverse event related to procedure.

• Brand Name: CRE PRO
• Type of Device: CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED; cork business technology park; model farm road; cork T12 Y K88; EI T12 YK88
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 18067612
• MDR Text Key: 327315512
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-05925
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K112994
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/05/2023

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 Model Number: M00558650
• Device Catalogue Number: 5865
• Device Lot Number: 0031646774
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2023
• 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