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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION HURRICANE RX; CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION HURRICANE RX; CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC Back to Search Results
Model Number M00545920
Medical Device Problem Code Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block d4: detailed product information was not provided to bsc.We completed a good faith effort to obtain the information.Because the product is unknown at this time, we are unable to provide the complete unique identifier (udi) # and other product specific information.If additional details become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Block h6: imdrf device code a0402 captures the reportable event of a balloon burst.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hurricane rx dilatation balloon was attempted to be used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure.The exact procedure date is unknown.During the procedure, the hurricane balloon ruptured during dilation.It was reported that no piece of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another hurricane rx dilatation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a hurricane rx dilatation balloon was attempted to be used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure.The exact procedure date is unknown.During the procedure, the hurricane balloon ruptured during dilation.It was reported that no piece of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another hurricane rx dilatation balloon.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block d4 and h4 have been updated based on the additional information received on may 06, 2025.Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Block h6: imdrf device code a0402 captures the reportable event of a balloon burst.Block h11: investigation results: the returned hurricane rx dilatation balloon was analyzed, and visual inspection found no damages to the device.Functional testing found the balloon was inflated without a problem, and it was able to hold pressure.No other problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event of balloon burst could not be confirmed.The results of the analysis performed on the returned device found the balloon was able to be inflated without a problem and was able to hold pressure.No visible damages were noted.Therefore, the most probable root cause is no problem detected.
 
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Brand Name
HURRICANE RX
Common Device Name
CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer (Section G)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED
cork business technology park
model farm road
cork T12 Y K88
EI   T12 YK88
Manufacturer Contact
arlene acevedo gutierrez
300 boston scientific way
marlborough, MA 01752
7877968283
MDR Report Key21902083
Report Number3005099803-2025-01761
Device Sequence Number8623393
Product Code FGE
UDI-Device Identifier08714729283836
UDI-Public(01)08714729283836(17)261015(10)35068044
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K130484
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Nurse
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/02/2025
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 NumberM00545920
Device Catalogue NumberM00545920
Device Lot Number0035068044
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 04/04/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/06/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/24/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/02/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/15/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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