MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER RX CYTOLOGY BRUSH; ENDOSCOPIC CYTOLOGY BRUSH

Model Number M00545000

Device Problem Bent (1059)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/31/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an rx cytology brush was used during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2015.According to the complainant, during the procedure, they noticed that the tip of the catheter looked smashed, bent or accordion-shaped when they tried to withdraw the device back into the sheath.The procedure was completed with another rx cytology brush.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.Attempts to obtain additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding this event have been unsuccessful to date.Should additional relevant details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.It was reported the device was not used past its expiry.Reported event of brush bent.The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

• Brand Name: RX CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPIC CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 4626145
• MDR Text Key: 5572236
• Report Number: 3005099803-2015-00673
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K930348
• 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
• Report Date: 02/25/2015

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: M00545000
• Device Catalogue Number: 4500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Age: 58 YR