MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AUTOTOME RX 49; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number	M00545150
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure to treat a common bile duct stone performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, choledochography was performed after successful insertion of the endoscope and intubation.Upon bowing the device, the cutting wire of the autotome rx 49 broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event and the patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Note: the imaging photo inside the patient shows that the cutting wire was broken.A photo of the device outside the patient also shows the cutting wire was broken and kinked.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block a2: patient's exact age is unknown; however, it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block a2: patient's exact age is unknown; however, it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.Block h6: imdrf device code a0406 captures the reportable event of cutting wire kinked.Block h11: (investigation result) the returned autotome rx 49 was analyzed, and a visual and media evaluation noted that the cutting wire was blackened, kinked, and broken from the proximal pierce hole.No other problems with the device were noted.The reported event of cutting wire break was confirmed.Upon analysis, it was found that the cutting wire was blackened, 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an autotome rx 49 was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure to treat a common bile duct stone performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, choledochography was performed after successful insertion of the endoscope and intubation.Upon bowing the device, the cutting wire of the autotome rx 49 broke.It was reported that no part of the cutting wire detached and fell into the patient.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event and the patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Note: the imaging photo inside the patient shows that the cutting wire was broken.A photo of the device outside the patient also shows the cutting wire was broken and kinked.

• Brand Name: AUTOTOME RX 49
• Common Device Name: UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 2546 calle primera; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: arlene acevedo gutierrez ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 7877968283
• MDR Report Key: 22076052
• Report Number: 3005099803-2025-02276
• Device Sequence Number: 9374864
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729415138
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729415138(17)270628(10)34335939
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K013153
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/15/2025

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 Number: M00545150
• Device Catalogue Number: M00545150
• Device Lot Number: 0034335939
• 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: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2024
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown