MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AUTOTOME RX 49; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number	M00545150
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the problem analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was used in the duodenal papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During procedure, the cutting wire of the autotome rx 49 broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6 (device codes): medical device problem code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.Block h10: the returned autotome rx 49 was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the cutting wire was broken, blackened, and the distal part of the cutting wire was kinked which were consistent to findings when the device was observed under magnification.A functional evaluation was not performed due to the condition of the cutting wire.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of cutting wire break was confirmed.Upon analysis, it was found that the cutting wire was broken, blackened, and the distal part of the cutting wire was kinked.The cutting wire being blackened indicates that the device was energized.Based on the condition of the device, the problem found could have been caused due to energizing the device prior to performing sphincterotomy.This can compromise the cutting wire's integrity and lead to premature cutting wire fatigue.Based on all gathered information, the most probable root cause of this complaint is adverse event related to procedure.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 instructions for use (ifu) / product label.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was used in the duodenal papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During procedure, the cutting wire of the autotome rx 49 broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

• Brand Name: AUTOTOME RX 49
• Common Device Name: UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• MDR Report Key: 12199864
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-03410
• Device Sequence Number: 11136519
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729415138
• UDI-Public: 08714729415138
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K013153
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/24/2021

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: 05/07/2023
• Device Model Number: M00545150
• Device Catalogue Number: 4515
• Device Lot Number: 0025499673
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/21/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Weight: 65