| Model Number |
M00545900 |
| 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 |
04/23/2025
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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 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 biliary during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, when the product was opened for use, it was observed to have burst.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 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 a visual inspection found no physical damage.A functional evaluation found the balloon inflated without problems and it was able to hold pressure.No other problems with the device were noted.With all the available information, boston scientific (bsc) concludes the reported event of balloon burst was not confirmed.The returned device was inflated without problems and it was able to hold pressure.Therefore, the most probable root cause is no problem detected.
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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 biliary during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, when the product was opened for use, it was observed to have burst.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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