MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION POLARIS LOOP; STENT, URETERAL

Model Number	M0061552330
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The returned polaris loop ureteral stent was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that the shaft was detached.The positioner was returned in good condition and was returned unladed and cut.During the functional test, a mandrel of 0.039" was used and it can pass through the stent without resistance.No other issues with the device were noted.The reported event was not confirmed.Based on the most relevant information of the complaint event description, device analysis and including the product record review results, the device meets all manufacturing specifications required and passed all the controls and inspections, no abnormalities were reported during the assembly process.According to the product analysis, the device has the shaft detached.Since the suture return unloaded and cut indicating that the stent was used, it is possible to conclude that operational factors, interaction of the device with the suture string such as entanglement, manipulation or excess of force applied during it use, could have caused the detachment observed.Consequently, affect the performance of the device.Therefore, adverse event related to procedure is selected as the most probable root cause for the complaint.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a polaris loop ureteral stent was used during a kidney stone procedure in the kidney, performed on (b)(6) 2022.During unpacking, it was found that the stent was fractured.Another polaris loop ureteral stent was opened and successfully completed the procedure.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Investigation results revealed the stent shaft was broken; therefore, this event has been deemed an mdr reportable event.Please see block h10 for full investigation details.

• Brand Name: POLARIS LOOP
• Common Device Name: STENT, URETERAL
• 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: 15610936
• Report Number: 3005099803-2022-05874
• Device Sequence Number: 20620272
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729421092
• UDI-Public: 08714729421092
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K030503
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2022

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: 08/30/2024
• Device Model Number: M0061552330
• Device Catalogue Number: 155-233
• Device Lot Number: 0027921047
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/06/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2021
• 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 Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG