| Model Number |
M00584060 |
| 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 |
10/25/2021
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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 dreamtome rx 44 was used in the biliary ducts during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, it was noticed that the cutting wire of dreamtome rx 44 sparked and was deformed.It was reported that the cutting wire was broken and distorted which could not be used if the physician wanted to incise the papilla.Additionally, 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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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