MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION NC QUANTUM APEX; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number	6532
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.A 15mm x 3.50mm nc quantum apex balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, it was noted that the shaft of the balloon broke or cracked while inserting into the sheath.The balloon was removed and completed the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation by mfr: returned product consisted of an nc quantum apex balloon catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined.There was a separation of the hypotube 65.1cm from the strain relief.The separated ends were jagged and ovaled in shape indicating the device was kinked prior to separation.There were numerous kinks to the hypotube of the device.There was contrast in the inflation lumen, and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.A 15mm x 3.50mm nc quantum apex balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, it was noted that the shaft of the balloon broke or cracked while inserting into the sheath.The balloon was removed and completed the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported.

• Brand Name: NC QUANTUM APEX
• Common Device Name: 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: 13976553
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-03792
• Device Sequence Number: 20035098
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729783398
• UDI-Public: 08714729783398
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121667
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/20/2022

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: 11/09/2024
• Device Model Number: 6532
• Device Catalogue Number: 6532
• Device Lot Number: 0028361883
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2021
• 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