Model Number M00568630 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Perforation (2001)
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Event Date 03/01/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date (b)(6) 2021 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.(initial reporter facility name): (b)(6).(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive one step button was placed during a gastrostomy placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The procedure was completed with this device.It was reported that sometime in (b)(6) (the exact date is unknown), the patient's condition deteriorated.Upon examination subcutaneous emphysema was confirmed around the cricopharynx.In the physician's assessment during the gastrostomy procedure the guidewire may have become deflected and got caught at the oral cavity.Therefore inadvertently causing a perforation which lead to subcutaneous emphysema.The hospital could not give any treatment to address the emphysema, the patient was sent to another hospital for further follow-up.The exact treatment given is unknown.The patient is currently under observation.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive one step button was placed during a gastrostomy placement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.The procedure was completed with this device.It was reported that sometime in march (the exact date is unknown), the patient's condition deteriorated.Upon examination subcutaneous emphysema was confirmed around the cricopharynx.In the physician's assessment during the gastrostomy procedure the guidewire may have become deflected and got caught at the oral cavity.Therefore inadvertently causing a perforation which lead to subcutaneous emphysema.The hospital could not give any treatment to address the emphysema, the patient was sent to another hospital for further follow-up.The exact treatment given is unknown.The patient is currently under observation.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.Additional information received on april 26, 2021: it was reported that during the procedure, there was no trauma noted in the esophagus.Computed tomography (ct) scan was performed to confirm a peroration and to determine the location.In addition, it was reported that the scope was used during the procedure to confirm placement of device however was not used after placement.The patient remains under observation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: the exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date (b)(6) 2021 was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block e1 (initial reporter facility name): (b)(6) memorial hospital.Block h6 (patient codes): patient code e2114 captures the reportable event of perforation.Block h6 (evaluation conclusion codes): conclusion code d17 is being used in lieu of an adequate conclusion code for device not returned.Block h10: the complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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