MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION FLEXIVA; POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	M0068403910
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation on september 28, 2021 that a flexiva laser fiber was used during a flexible uterine and tubal lavage procedure to an 8mm, 650 hu renal calculus in the right middle ureter, performed on (b)(6) 2021.The laser setting was 8.0 watts.During the procedure, when fragmentation was started, the laser fiber stopped working after 5 minutes of laser activation.The procedure was completed with another flexiva laser fiber.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Note: this event has been deemed reportable based on the investigation finding that the laser fiber was broken within the connector.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The event was reported by a distributor, however the healthcare facility where the event occurred is as follows: (b)(6).(b)(4).Investigation results the returned flexiva laser fiber was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the laser fiber was returned in one piece.The fiber measured 315.2 cm from the end of the connector to the distal tip.The exposed glass tip measured 3 mm and appeared in good condition.A functional evaluation revealed that there was no light from the sma connector, indicating a fracture within the connector.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of the flexiva laser fiber stopped working was confirmed.The reported failure to emit laser energy is consistent with a fiber broken within the connector.It is likely that procedural handling of the device during set-up or use contributed to the fracture within the fiber connector.A broken fiber within the connector of the device can result in insufficient aiming beam and low laser energy output, up to a complete inability for the fiber to fire.Review and analysis of all available information indicated that the most probable root cause 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.

• Brand Name: FLEXIVA
• Common Device Name: POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): COHERENT INCORPORATED; 5100 patrick henry drive; santa clara CA 95054
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 13731574
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-01256
• Device Sequence Number: 4709978
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729808145
• UDI-Public: 08714729808145
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100078
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/11/2022

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: 03/03/2024
• Device Model Number: M0068403910
• Device Catalogue Number: 840-391
• Device Lot Number: 0000010705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/20/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 90 KG