BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION RX NEEDLE KNIFE XL; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
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Model Number M00545840 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/01/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an rx needle knife xl was used in the duodenum and sphincter of oddi during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure.The exact procedure date was unknown.During the procedure, the rx needle knife xl was inserted through the endoscope.When the physician asked to extend the needle, nothing came out.The device was removed from the scope and when it was tried again to extend the needle, it was noticed that there was no needle present as the device had no needle at all.It was reported that there was no visible damage noted on the device.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device is not available for return; therefore, a problem analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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