MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WATCHMAN TRUSEAL ACCESS SYSTEM; SYSTEM, APPENDAGE CLOSURE, LEFT ATRIAL

Model Number M635TU70020

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/16/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that foreign matter was noted.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was being performed.A watchman access system (was) was positioned and a 27mm watchman laa closure device & delivery system (wds) were used.The procedure was completed and the closure device was successfully implanted in the laa of the patient.There were no full or partial recaptures performed during the procedure.Upon examination of the access sheath post procedure it was noted that there was a thread like object protruding from the distal end.The thread could not be removed from the sheath.There were no patient complications and the patient was discharged home as planned, doing fine.

• Brand Name: WATCHMAN TRUSEAL ACCESS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, APPENDAGE CLOSURE, LEFT ATRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 10375204
• MDR Text Key: 201936379
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-10028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729965718
• UDI-Public: 08714729965718
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 08/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/06/2023
• Device Model Number: M635TU70020
• Device Catalogue Number: M635TU70020
• Device Lot Number: 0024995878
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/07/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1