MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION HYDRATOME RX 44; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number M00583040

Device Problems Break (1069); Failure to Fold (1255)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/26/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hydratome rx 44 was used in the biliary sphincter during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(4) 2022.During the procedure, the cutting wire bowed; however, it was in a tough position and it did not respond like the physician expected.After multiple attempts of bowing the device completely, the pull wire from the handle broke.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the device analysis, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

• Brand Name: HYDRATOME RX 44
• Type of Device: 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: 15240546
• MDR Text Key: 302005671
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-04656
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729755197
• UDI-Public: 08714729755197
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K013153
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00583040
• Device Catalogue Number: 8304
• Device Lot Number: 0028475272
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Race: White