MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EMERGE; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number	7133
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in a right coronary artery.A 3.50mm x 15mm emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the procedure, the balloon shaft snapped inside the patient.The device was completely removed and the procedure completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of an emerge mr balloon catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined.At 68.1cm from the strain relief the hypotube was separated.The separated ends were ovaled in shape indicating the device was kinked prior to separation.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.There were no other damages or irregularities found to the device.Product analysis confirmed the reported break as there was separation of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in a right coronary artery.A 3.50mm x 15mm emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during the procedure, the balloon shaft snapped inside the patient.The device was completely removed and the procedure completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: EMERGE
• 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 ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 15538790
• Report Number: 2124215-2022-38941
• Device Sequence Number: 12244784
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729806257
• UDI-Public: 08714729806257
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113220
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2022

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: 01/14/2025
• Device Model Number: 7133
• Device Catalogue Number: 7133
• Device Lot Number: 0029438617
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/20/2022
• 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