MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING

Model Number	3855
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a device fracture occurred.A 15mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the shaft was broken.The device was pulled and removed intact safely.There were no patient complications reported post procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned for analysis and evaluated by manufacturer.A visual and tactile examination identified multiple kinks along the length of the hypotube shaft and a shaft break 42.5cm distal to the distal end of the strain relief.No kinks or damages on the shaft polymer extrusion.A detailed microscopic examination of the balloon material identified no tears or pinholes in the balloon.All blades were fully bonded on the balloon and did not exhibit any signs of damage.Tip showed no signs of tip damage.A microscopic examination of the proximal and distal markerbands identified no damage.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a device fracture occurred.A 15mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the shaft was broken.The device was pulled and removed intact safely.There were no patient complications reported post procedure.

• Brand Name: WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY (PTCA), CUTTING/SCORING
• 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: 19444881
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-33123
• Device Sequence Number: 8567853
• Product Code: NWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729888352
• UDI-Public: 08714729888352
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P950020
• 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): 07/10/2024

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: 08/27/2025
• Device Model Number: 3855
• Device Catalogue Number: 3855
• Device Lot Number: 0032310985
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2023
• 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