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

Model Number	M00545160
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/19/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device has been received for analysis; however, the analysis has not yet been completed.Upon completion of the failure 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 common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, while cutting through the papilla, the physician noticed that 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 and kinked.The device was observed under magnification and the cutting wire was broken, blackened, and kinked.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, kinked, and blackened.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 if the device was energized prior to performing sphincterotomy which can compromise the cutting wire's integrity, also it can cause a premature cutting wire fatigue, as mentioned in the instructions for use (ifu).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.Block h11 (correction): section e has been corrected using the distributor's information as it was the distributor who reported the event.Section e: the event was reported by the distributor.The physician is: (b)(6).Block e1 (initial reporter address 1): (b)(6).Block e1 (initial reporter address 2): (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, while cutting through the papilla, the physician noticed that 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: 12304693
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-03904
• Device Sequence Number: 17047005
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729415152
• UDI-Public: 08714729415152
• 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): 09/13/2021

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: 12/07/2023
• Device Model Number: M00545160
• Device Catalogue Number: 4516
• Device Lot Number: 0026479810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/06/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Weight: 67