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

Model Number M00545000

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/06/2015

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, the device had to be delivered slowly through the scope's working channel because the brush was "more flimsy than usual." with difficulty, the physician was able to have the device traverse the stricture.The procedure was completed with this device.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient's exact age is unknown; however, it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Reported event: difficulty accessing common bile duct.According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

• Brand Name: RX CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPIC CYTOLOGY BRUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• 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: 4646593
• MDR Text Key: 5681645
• Report Number: 3005099803-2015-00748
• 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: 03/06/2015

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
• Device Model Number: M00545000
• Device Catalogue Number: 4500
• Device Lot Number: 17641393
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/31/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2015
• 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