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	10/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Event date approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.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 laser fiber body measured 306 cm from the distal tip to the proximal end of the sma connector.The exposed glass tip measured 3.5 mm and appeared in good condition.A functional evaluation revealed that the light from the sma connector was distorted, indicating that there was fracture within the connector.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of the flexiva laser fiber malfunctioned was confirmed.The reported laser fiber failed to emit 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation on (b)(6) 2021 that flexiva laser fiber was used in a procedure performed on an unknown date.During the procedure, the laser fiber malfunctioned.The generator was changed.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 of laser fiber broken within the connector.No further information has been obtained despite good faith efforts.The device has been returned for analysis.

• 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: 14402817
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-02577
• Device Sequence Number: 5473827
• 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): 05/13/2022

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: 01/21/2024
• Device Model Number: M0068403910
• Device Catalogue Number: 840-391
• Device Lot Number: 0000010498
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/14/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2021
• 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: Female