MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ALAIR; BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM

Model Number M005ATS25010

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Respiratory Distress (2045)

Event Date 03/22/2018

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.(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 that an alair bt (bronchial thermoplasty) catheter was used during a bronchial thermoplasty procedure performed on (b)(6) 2018.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient was admitted to the hospital for the bronchial thermoplasty treatment.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent the third bronchial thermoplasty treatment performed in the right and left upper lobes of the lungs.No issues were noted with the device.According to the complainant, following the procedure, the patient developed wheezing and was treated with systemic steroids.The patient's hospitalization was extended due to this event.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient was discharged from the hospital.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient recovered from the wheezing.

• Brand Name: ALAIR
• Type of Device: BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752 1242
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED; cork business technology park; model farm road,; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752-1242 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 8432877
• MDR Text Key: 139211714
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-01149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OOY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729802792
• UDI-Public: 08714729802792
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P080032
• 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
• Report Date: 03/19/2019

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M005ATS25010
• Device Catalogue Number: ATS 2-5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Weight: 83