MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYMMETRY; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	23295
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Rupture (1546); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that tip detachment occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified forearm artery anastomosis.An sv/3.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During the procedure, the balloon vertically ruptured upon third inflation at 15 atmospheres for 1 minute.The device was pulled out without any problems.Subsequently, another of the same symmetry balloon was advanced, however, the balloon also ruptured during second inflation at 12 atmospheres for 1 minute.Upon removal, the device could not be removed from the 6f non-boston scientific sheath.It was separated when pulled out, and the balloon tip was retrieved using a snare.The procedure was completed with this device.No complications were reported, and the patient was in good condition after the procedure.

• Brand Name: SYMMETRY
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• 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: 19911316
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-46470
• Device Sequence Number: 8752140
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729181736
• UDI-Public: 08714729181736
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143193
• 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): 08/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/16/2025
• Device Model Number: 23295
• Device Catalogue Number: 23295
• Device Lot Number: 0029413719
• 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: 07/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown