MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - COSTA RICA (COYOL) CAPIO¿ SLIM; HOLDER, NEEDLE, GASTROENTEROLOGIC

Model Number M0068318261

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.However, the complainant reported that the device was not expired.(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a capio¿ slim device was used during a sacrospinous ligament fixation procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during procedure, upon removing the device from the patient, it was noted that the needle detached from the suture.An x-ray was taken but it failed to show the needle.The procedure was completed with the same capio¿ slim.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

A visual examination of the returned capio slim revealed that the device does not have any visual failure.The carrier was actuated three times and it extended and retracted without any issues.Also, it was actuated (deployed) three times with the suture and the needle entered in the slot without any issues.A review of the device history record (dhr) confirmed that the device met all material, assembly, and product specifications at the time of release to distribution.Based on all gathered information and investigation results, there is no evidence of either the alleged issue or any defect which could have contributed to the event.Therefore, the reported issue was unable to be confirmed.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the directions for use (dfu) / product label.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a capio slim device was used during a sacrospinous ligament fixation procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during procedure, upon removing the device from the patient, it was noted that the needle detached from the suture.An x-ray was taken but it failed to show the needle.The procedure was completed with the same capio slim.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.

• Brand Name: CAPIO¿ SLIM
• Type of Device: HOLDER, NEEDLE, GASTROENTEROLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - COSTA RICA (COYOL); 2546 first street; propark free zone; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - COSTA RICA (COYOL); 2546 first street; propark free zone; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 6953674
• MDR Text Key: 89455038
• Report Number: 3005099803-2017-03019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FHQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/21/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/14/2019
• Device Model Number: M0068318261
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-826
• Device Lot Number: 20078729
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/16/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2016
• 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 Outcome(s): Other