MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMPLATZ SUPER STIFF; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Model Number	39575
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr: the guidewire was returned for evaluation, and it was observed that it was bent, stretched and peeled at distal tip section.No other issues were identified with the device and no patient complications were reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that tip detachment occurred.A 035/260/1 (bx/1) amplatz super stiff was selected for use for a mitraclip case.During unpacking, it was noted that the tip had been chipped.The device was not used in the patient and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZ SUPER STIFF
• Common Device Name: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 302 parkway, global park; la aurora - heredia ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 19035011
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-15291
• Device Sequence Number: 8029411
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729295655
• UDI-Public: 08714729295655
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K843012
• 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): 04/03/2024

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 Model Number: 39575
• Device Catalogue Number: 39575
• Device Lot Number: 0033058382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2023
• 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