| Model Number |
M0068404110 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Failure to Fire (2610)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
08/28/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The returned accutrac 200 laser fiber was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that it was returned in one piece.The fiber measured approximately 314.5 cm from the top of the connector to the tip.The exposed glass tip measured approximately 4 mm and appeared to be degraded.Examination under magnification found that the pattern on the tip is consistent with normal degradation.Fibers are consumable and meant to degrade.Visual examination revealed that light cannot travel well to the fiber face within the sma connector to illuminate it fully, indicating that the fiber is broken within the connector.It is likely that due to the fracture within the connector that the fiber would fail to fire.No other issues with the device were noted.The condition of the returned device revealed that the fiber tip was degraded, likely as a result of normal use of the device in a procedure that is extensive.Difficult stones and laser console settings can affect the speed at which the fiber degrades, as both of these conditions can contribute to heat which can degrade the tip.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the directions for use (dfu) / product label.
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Event or Problem Description
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Note: this report pertains to the first of three devices that were used in the same procedure.Refer to manufacturer report number mfr.Report #: 3005099803-2020-04490 for the first accutrac 200 laser fiber, mfr report #: 3005099803-2020-04491 for the second accutrac 200 laser fiber and mfr.Report #: 3005099803-2020-04492 for the third accutrac 200 laser fiber.It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2020 that an accutrac 200 laser fiber was used in a ureteroscopy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, during the procedure, when the physician stepped on the foot pedal, there was no energy traveling through the fiber.The procedure was completed with another accutrac 200 laser fiber.A second and third of the same device was opened and the same issue occurred.The procedure was completed with a fourth accutrac 200 laser fiber.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.This event has been deemed a reportable event based on the investigation finding of the laser fiber was broken within the connector.
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