MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION IMPULSE GUIDE CATHETER; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number	7920
Medical Device Problem Codes	Contamination (1120); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that sterility was compromised.Five model-5f impulse fl4 (5pk) were selected for use.During unpacking, it was noted that part of the packaging of the catheters completely came apart upon trying to open them.The seal remained intact, but device sterility was compromised.There was no patient complication reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.However, photos were reviewed and showed back of the product pouch torn, wrinkled, and open.There was evidence that the pouch was sealed.The media confirmed the reported event, as the pouch packaging was damaged.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that sterility was compromised.Five model-5f impulse fl4 (5pk) were selected for use.During unpacking, it was noted that part of the packaging of the catheters completely came apart upon trying to open them.The seal remained intact, but device sterility was compromised.There was no patient complication reported.

• Brand Name: IMPULSE GUIDE CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONL EUROPE B V; 6201 america center drive; san jose CA 95002
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 19691990
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-41432
• Device Sequence Number: 17926464
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729188896
• UDI-Public: 08714729188896
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120495
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/24/2024

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: 04/02/2026
• Device Model Number: 7920
• Device Catalogue Number: 7920
• Device Lot Number: 0060551357
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2024
• 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