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

Lot Number	0029698722
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified circumflex artery.A 3.00 x 38mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, during insertion, the delivery shaft broke.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a non-boston scientific device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr.Synergy xd mr us 3.00 x 38mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found multiple kinks and a break at 25cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.No issues identified with the outer / mid-shaft sections or the inner lumen of the device.Examination of the crimped stent via scope found no evidence of stent damage.No signs of movement, stent was set between the proximal and distal markerbands.Examination of the hypotube found multiple kinks and a break at 25cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.Balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.Balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.Bumper tip showed no signs of distal tip damage.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that shaft break occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified circumflex artery.A 3.00 x 38mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment.However, during insertion, the delivery shaft broke.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a non-boston scientific device.There were no patient complications nor injuries 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: 18336068
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-69885
• Device Sequence Number: 6740855
• Product Code: NIQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729981015
• UDI-Public: 08714729981015
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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): 01/11/2024

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: 06/20/2024
• Device Lot Number: 0029698722
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/13/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2022
• 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