MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION MAVERICK; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number 7585

Device Problem Inflation Problem (1310)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a maverick 2 balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was contrast and blood in the inflation lumen and balloon.The balloon was loosely folded.Microscopic inspection revealed tip damage.The device was prepped with an inflation device filled with water and connected to the inflation port to inflate the device.There were pinholes on the shaft 13mm and 14mm distal from the exit notch.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed there would have been difficulty inflating the balloon.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 29-oct-2020.It was reported that balloon inflation failure occurred.The severely stenosed target lesion was located in the left circumflex artery.A 1.50mm x 15mm maverick balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during inflation, the balloon failed to inflate despite application of pressure.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed a shaft hole.

• Brand Name: MAVERICK
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 10861075
• MDR Text Key: 216896606
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-15905
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729370055
• UDI-Public: 08714729370055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P860019
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/18/2020

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/29/2022
• Device Model Number: 7585
• Device Catalogue Number: 7585
• Device Lot Number: 0024511440
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/30/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/29/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/18/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Weight: 80