| Model Number |
M00583050 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/04/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hydratome rx 44 was used in the ampulla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, while sphincterotomy was performed, the cutting wire of the hydratome rx 44 broke and detached from the tome.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.Note: a photo of the complaint device outside the patient was provided by the customer and shows the cutting wire was broken and kinked.
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