MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON MONORAIL; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING

Model Number 3851

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 02/07/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 25mar2024.It was reported that the device was unable to cross the lesion.A 10 mm x 3.50mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon was not possible to cross the lesion.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications reported.However, device analysis revealed a hypotube break was noted at 46.9cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was returned for analysis.A visual examination of the balloon identified no damages.A hypotube break was noted at 46.9cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.Multiple kinks were noted in various locations along the length of the hypotube shaft.A detailed microscopic examination of the balloon material identified no tears or pinholes in the balloon.Tip showed no signs of tip damage.All blades were fully bonded on the balloon and did not exhibit any signs of damage.Examination of the proximal and distal markerbands identified no damage.

• Brand Name: WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON MONORAIL
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 19029599
• MDR Text Key: 339220591
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-20105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/02/2024

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: 3851
• Device Catalogue Number: 3851
• Device Lot Number: 0031824595
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1