It was reported that when the doctor placed the camera lens in the delivery device, a shadow was observed on the tip.The camera lens was changed for a new one but the same problem continued.It was found that a plastic on the tip of the delivery device was preventing viewing.The plastic preventing viewing was removed, and the case was completed with the broken tip.There were no patient complications.
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It was reported that when the doctor placed the camera lens in the delivery device, a shadow was observed on the tip.The camera lens was changed for a new one but the same problem continued.It was found that a plastic on the tip of the delivery device was preventing viewing.The plastic preventing viewing was removed, and the case was completed with the broken tip.There were no patient complications.
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Investigation summary: with the available information, boston scientific concludes that the delivery device broken tip is confirmed.However, analysis was not able to confirm the alleged plastic observed in the tip of the delivery device because it was not returned.Therefore a cause cannot be established.According to the reported event, the user removed the plastic material from the delivery device tip and completed the procedure with the broken delivery device tip.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs the user to not modify the device.Device history record (dhr) review: the device history record (dhr) confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.Device technical analysis: the delivery device was returned and upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly analyzed.The device was returned with the yellow tip broken/cracked.Visual analysis revealed the delivery device handle was in overall good physical condition.The external tubing had no kinks.The pins in the connector were clean and straight.The delivery device buttons were pressed and sprang back with no issues.During functional testing, the retract/deploy functionality and the feel of the buttons were tested; the device passed priming and worked normally pass the full 5 treatments with no issues.The backplate and top housing of the delivery device were removed for internal visual inspection; all internal components appeared normal.Labeling review: a review of the device instructions for use (ifu) was completed and did not reveal any evidence of device misuse, off-label use, or that the guidance in the ifu was not followed.Investigation conclusion: based on the analysis results and information available, the reported event is confirmed.A conclusion code of cause not established was assigned to this investigation.
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