MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYNERGY; BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER DRUG ELUTING CORONARY STENT SYSTEM

Model Number	10602
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	03/12/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device is a combination product.Device evaluated by mfr.: synergy us mr 2.75 x 16 mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual examination of the stent found signs of stent damage.Stent struts from the mid stent to distal region of the stent were lifted and pulled in all directions.The undamaged stent outer diameter was measured and the result was within maximum crimped stent profile measurement.The balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.The balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.A visual and microscopic examination of the bumper tip showed signs of distal tip damage.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found multiple hypotube shaft kinks along the length of the hypotube shaft.A visual examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues along the shaft polymer extrusion.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.
Event or Problem Description
Reportable based on device analysis completed on 29 jul 2020.It was reported that crossing difficulties were encountered.A 2.75 x 16mm synergy drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, the artery was highly calcified and the device could not cross the lesion.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed stent damaged.

• Brand Name: SYNERGY
• Common Device Name: BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER DRUG ELUTING CORONARY STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 10436998
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-11441
• Device Sequence Number: 11461915
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729840107
• UDI-Public: 08714729840107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RQ
• PMA/510(K) Number: P150003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/20/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/04/2021
• Device Model Number: 10602
• Device Catalogue Number: 10602
• Device Lot Number: 0024433110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/06/2020
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1