MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYNERGY XD; CORONARY DRUG-ELUTING STENT

Lot Number	0031931279
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.A 3.50 x 20mm synergy xd drug eluting stent was advanced but failed to cross the lesion.However, when the stent delivery was pulled out, the proximal shaft broke at 8 inches above the hub.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: synergy xd mr us 3.50 x 20mm was returned to the complaint investigation site (cis).A visual, tactile and microscopic examination of the hypotube shaft identified multiple hypotube kinks and a break at 18.3cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief along the length of the hypotube shaft.A visual and tactile examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues.A microscopic examination of the stent profile found no sign of damage, stretching or lifting of the stent struts.Balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.Balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.No signs of movement, stent was set between the proximal and distal markerbands.Bumper tip showed no signs of distal tip damage.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.A 3.50 x 20mm synergy xd drug eluting stent was advanced but failed to cross the lesion.However, when the stent delivery was pulled out, the proximal shaft broke at 8 inches above the hub.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: SYNERGY XD
• Common Device Name: CORONARY DRUG-ELUTING STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 18225177
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-67110
• Device Sequence Number: 5380449
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729981053
• UDI-Public: 08714729981053
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2024

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: 06/18/2025
• Device Lot Number: 0031931279
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2023
• 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