MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION NC EMERGE CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number 7312

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter city: (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that balloon rupture occurred. The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified distal left circumflex artery. A 3. 00mm x 12mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilation. However, during the third inflation at 12 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured. Subsequently, a 2. 75mm x 12mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilation. However, during the third inflation at 12 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured. The devices were removed without problem. The procedure was completed with a different device. There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.

• Brand Name: NC EMERGE
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 12960398
• MDR Text Key: 281915358
• Report Number: 2134265-2021-15565
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: 7312
• Device Catalogue Number: 7312
• Device Lot Number: 0026550406
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial