MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AUTOTOME RX 49; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number	M00545160
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the problem analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was used in the choledochal papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.During the procedure, when the handle was pulled to perform sphincterotomy in the choledochal papilla, the cutting wire broke inside the papilla.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The device was removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6 (device codes): medical device problem code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken block h10: the returned autotome rx 49 was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the cutting wire was broken from the proximal pierced hole.The device was observed under magnification and the cutting wire was broken and kinked.Additionally, the distal tip was torn from the brown mark to the tip.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of cutting wire break was confirmed.Upon analysis, it was found that the cutting wire was broken and kinked.Based on the condition of the device, the problem found could have been generated if there was contact between the device and the scope during energization or if the generator exceeded the maximum of voltage during the procedure.Also, energizing the device prior to performing sphincterotomy can compromise the cutting wire's integrity, which can cause a premature cutting wire fatigue and lead to a break.Once the cutting wire breaks, any attempt to remove the device from the scope can lead to the broken section of the cutting wire hitting the working channel of the scope, kinking the cutting wire.It was also found that the working length was torn.This could have been generated when the user pulled the guidewire through the c-channel or by the technique used when loading the guidewire into the device.Based on all gathered information, the most probable root cause of this complaint 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was used in the choledochal papilla during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6).2022.During the procedure, when the handle was pulled to perform sphincterotomy in the choledochal papilla, the cutting wire broke inside the papilla.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The device was removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: AUTOTOME RX 49
• Common Device Name: UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 2546 calle primera; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 13973500
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-01634
• Device Sequence Number: 4805472
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729415152
• UDI-Public: 08714729415152
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K013153
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/02/2022

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: 12/02/2024
• Device Model Number: M00545160
• Device Catalogue Number: 4516
• Device Lot Number: 0028497767
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/03/2021
• 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 Sex: Unknown