MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH SYMPHION¿ TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM FLUID MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES; INSUFFLATOR, HYSTEROSCOPIC, FLUID, CLOSED-LOOP RECIRCULATION WITH CUTTER-COAGULA

Model Number FG-0202

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/13/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact age of the patient is unknown, however, it was reported the patient was over 18 years.(b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2017 that a symphion fluid management accessories device was used during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2017.According to the complainant, during preparation they got an error message "pressure sensor failed".They tried to disconnect and reconnect the device but still got the same error.The procedure was completed with another symphion fluid management kit.There were no patient complications as a result of the event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.

• Brand Name: SYMPHION¿ TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM FLUID MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES
• Type of Device: INSUFFLATOR, HYSTEROSCOPIC, FLUID, CLOSED-LOOP RECIRCULATION WITH CUTTER-COAGULA
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 6882151
• MDR Text Key: 89241071
• Report Number: 3005099803-2017-02910
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729863717
• UDI-Public: 08714729863717
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/13/2017

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2018
• Device Model Number: FG-0202
• Device Lot Number: 0061770122
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/02/2017
• 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