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M00545920 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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