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M00558410 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0402 captures the reportable event of a balloon burst.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was used in the esophageal anastomosis during an esophageal dilatation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, the balloon burst after being gradually pressurized to 12 pa for 30 seconds.The customer stated that no pieces of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another cre wireguided dilatation balloon.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre wireguided dilatation balloon was used in the esophageal anastomosis during an esophageal dilatation procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.During the procedure, the balloon burst after being gradually pressurized to 12 pa for 30 seconds.The customer stated that no pieces of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another cre wireguided dilatation balloon.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0402 captures the reportable event of a balloon burst.Block h10: investigation results: the returned cre wireguided dilatation balloon was analyzed, and a visual examination found that the balloon and catheter of the device had no damages.Functional analysis was performed, and the balloon was inflated without a problem.However, the balloon would not hold pressure due to a pinhole in the balloon (distal section), located approximately 14 mm from the tip.Microscopic inspection found a pinhole located approximately at 14 mm from the tip of the device.No other problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event of balloon burst was not confirmed.The pinhole problem found could have been interpreted by the customer as the reported event of a balloon burst.The pinhole found is likely to have occurred due to procedural factors such as excess of pressure, interaction with other devices, or anatomical conditions.Also, it is possible that interaction with a sharp surface during or previous the procedure, could have caused the problem found on the distal section of the balloon.Therefore, the most probable root cause is an adverse event related to procedure.
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