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M00535170 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/14/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stonetome was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during stone removal surgery procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, when the product inserted into the common bile duct and energized, the cutting wire broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another stonetome.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire break.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire break.Block h11: investigation results the returned stonetome was analyzed, and visual evaluation found that the cutting wire was blackened, kinked and broken from the proximal pierce hole.No other problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event of wire broken was confirmed.Upon analysis, it was found that the cutting wire was kinked and broken from the proximal pierce hole.Based on the condition of the device, the wire break could have been generated if there was contact between the device and the scope during energization or if the generator exceeded the maximum of voltage during the procedure.Also, energizing the device prior to performing sphincterotomy can compromise the cutting wire integrity and cause a premature cutting wire fatigue.Once the cutting wire breaks, any attempt to remove the device from the scope can lead to the broken section hitting the working channel of the scope.This can kink the cutting wire.It is most likely that procedural or anatomical factors encountered during the use of the device could have affected the device performance and its integrity.Based on all gathered information, the most probable root cause is adverse event related to procedure.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a stonetome was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during stone removal surgery procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, when the product inserted into the common bile duct and energized, the cutting wire broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another stonetome.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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