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Model Number M0063903200 |
Device Problems
Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/11/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has been received for analysis.Upon completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stone cone nitinol retrieval coil was used in the ureter during a procedure for ureteral calculus removal performed on (b)(6) 2018.According to the complainant, during preparation, it was found that the coil coating was peeled off and the device would not open.The procedure was completed with another stone cone nitinol retrieval coil.There was no serious injury nor were there any adverse patient effects reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block g1 (mfr site address 2): industrial park j.,bermudez of cd juarez.Block g1 (mfr site email): (b)(4).Block h6: device problem code 1454 captures the reportable event of coil coating was peeled off.Block h10: a stone cone retrieval coil was returned for analysis.A visual analysis found the nitinol retrieval device was returned partially open.The blue sheath and white heat shrink are both accordioned.The nitinol core wire was also found kinked in several locations along the working length.The sheath is stuck halfway through the coil and will not open or close due to the damaged condition of the device.The reported event occurred prior to the procedure.It is likely that the user failed to follow the directions for use (dfu) by applying excessive force, resulting in the damaged sheath, core wire, and failure to open/close the coil.Therefore, the complaint investigation conclusion code selected is failure to follow instructions, which indicates that problems were traced to the user not following the manufacturer's instructions.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications at the time of release for distribution.A labeling review was performed and no anomalies were noted.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stone cone nitinol retrieval coil was used in the ureter during a procedure for ureteral calculus removal performed on (b)(6) 2018.According to the complainant, during preparation, it was found that the coil coating was peeled off and the device would not open.The procedure was completed with another stone cone nitinol retrieval coil.There was no serious injury nor were there any adverse patient effects reported as a result of this event.
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