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Investigation summary: with all the available information, boston scientific concluded based on the product analysis results, the cylinder bulge affected the functionality of the device.Product analysis confirmed the cylinder bulge.Device history record review (dhr): the device history record (dhr) confirmed that the devices met all material, assembly and performance specifications.A risk review confirmed that the event is accounted for in the risk documentation, and a labeling review found no evidence of device off-label use or failure to follow instructions.Device technical analysis: visual inspection of the ams700 indicated that the ams 700 momentary squeeze (ms) pump was leak tested.The kink resistant tubing (krt) was worn to the filament; however, no leaks were present.The pump was functionally tested and failed the 8lb.Activation test (2).The pump therefore required more than 8lbs.Of force to activate.The ams700 ipp cylinders were leak tested.Cylinder 1 has broken fabric treads in proximal cylinder body and exhibited bulging when inflated; no leak was found.Cylinder 1 was not pressure tested due to bulge was identified.Cylinder 2 was pressure tested and performed within specification; no leak was found.Both cylinders had wear at fold in cylinder body.The krt of both cylinders were worn to filament; no leak was found in the krt.Product analysis confirmed the reported event.Labeling review: there is no objective evidence that the user did not properly handle or use the device according to the ifu, ams700 ms pump.Additionally, the reported events do not contain an allegation against the labeling.Investigation conclusion: the investigation conclusion code of cause traced to component failure was chosen because the reported events could be traced to a component failure.
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