| Model Number |
M00555580 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental emdr will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an acquire needle was used in the biliary tree during a liver biopsy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.During the procedure, the physician was pushing the needle catheter and felt resistance.A piece of clear plastic with the words "sterile" on it popped out of the working channel of the scope.They took the needle out of the scope and grabbed the plastic using forceps.It is unclear if the plastic came from the scope or the needle catheter.The procedure was completed with another acquire needle.No patient complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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