MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SPYSCOPE DS; CHOLEDOCHOSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES, FLEXIBLE/RIGID

Model Number M00546600

Device Problems Material Integrity Problem (2978); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

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

Event Date 10/01/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event was approximated to be (b)(6) 2018 as no event date was reported.(b)(4).A visual assessment was performed after disinfection.As received, the working channel sleeve (wcs) protruded.Maximum wcs protrusion remained consistent when the distal tip was articulated by turning the knobs in all directions.An image assessment for visualization was performed.Upon plugging the device into the controller, it displayed a live, clear image.No issues were identified with the image.The device was fully articulated in all directions; no issues were identified with the image.A guidewire and a spybite were inserted separately through the working channel port and passed through the working channel; no issues were identified with the image.The handle was opened and it was found within specification.The distal tip was cut.The distal cap was removed.The catheter was cut open using the cutting fixture.The wcs was removed.Witness marks were noted on the pebax.The white and clear areas along bond a, as well as the proximal strands remaining attached to the pebax, appear to show evidence of adhesion.It was found during the investigation of the returned spyscope ds that the working channel sleeve was protruding.Based on investigation results, the underlying cause of working channel sleeve protrusion is an insufficient bond, particularly the second heat cycle of the working channel sleeve bonding process [bond b].Working channel sleeve protrusion in devices manufactured post 01mar2018 changes has been determined to be a design issue, therefore, the complaint investigation conclusion code selected for the working channel sleeve protrusion issue is design inadequate for purpose, which indicates that problems were traced to design/design features of the device that do not support or do interfere with the intended purpose of the device.An investigation is underway to address this issue.A dhr (device history record) review was performed and did not identify evidence of deviations or non-conformances in the manufacturing processes that could contribute to the complaint.The dhr review confirms that the accepted device met all manufacturing specifications.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a spyscope digital access and delivery catheter was returned as it was defective.According to the complainant, the device was returned as it was thought to be defective.There were no reported patient complications as a result of this event.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.This event has been deemed a reportable event based on the investigation results; working channel sleeve protrusion.

• Brand Name: SPYSCOPE DS
• Type of Device: CHOLEDOCHOSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES, FLEXIBLE/RIGID
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 8256488
• MDR Text Key: 133340194
• Report Number: 3005099803-2018-62615
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FBN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729863236
• UDI-Public: 08714729863236
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K142922
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/17/2019

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: 08/28/2020
• Device Model Number: M00546600
• Device Catalogue Number: 4660
• Device Lot Number: 0022583096
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2018
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/26/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/17/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1