MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION PERCUFLEX PLUS; CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number	M0061752620
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Nonstandard Device (1420); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: device code a0401 captures the reportable event of stent shaft break.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a percuflex plus stent was used during a stenting procedure.During unpacking, it was noticed that the stent was faulty, it was fractured and torn.The procedure was completed with another same device and there were no patient complications reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a percuflex plus stent was used during a stenting procedure.During unpacking, it was noticed that the stent was fractured and torn.The procedure was completed with another same device and there were no patient complications reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: device code a0401 captures the reportable event of stent shaft break.Block h11: investigation analysis upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory, this percuflex plus ureteral stent underwent a thorough analysis.Visual analysis of the returned device identified that the stent bladder coil was deformed, the drainage holes were torn, and the suture hole was torn until the tip.The suture was not returned for analysis.A review of the device history record (dhr) indicated that the device met all material, assembly, and product specifications at the time of release to distribution.Based on the information available and analysis results, the reported allegation of stent shaft break could not be confirmed.Regarding to the analysis performed, it is possible to conclude that the issue could be caused by operational factors.The retrieval line may be removed before placement at the physician's discretion.If the retrieval line gets entangled in the bladder coil and is removed using excess force, the stent can get torn during the preparation affecting the performance of the device.A conclusion code of adverse event related to procedure was assigned to this investigation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: device code a0401 captures the reportable event of stent shaft break.Block h11: investigation analysis upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory, this percuflex plus ureteral stent underwent a thorough analysis.Visual analysis of the returned device identified that the stent bladder coil was deformed, the drainage holes were torn, and the suture hole was torn until the tip.The suture was not returned for analysis.A review of the device history record (dhr) indicated that the device met all material, assembly, and product specifications at the time of release to distribution.Based on the information available and analysis results, the reported allegation of stent shaft break could not be confirmed.Regarding to the analysis performed, it is possible to conclude that the issue could be caused by operational factors.The retrieval line may be removed before placement at the physician's discretion.If the retrieval line gets entangled in the bladder coil and is removed using excess force, the stent can get torn during the preparation affecting the performance of the device.A conclusion code of adverse event related to procedure was assigned to this investigation.Block e1: initial reporter phone; initial reporter email; and, initial reporter fax, have been updated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a percuflex plus stent was used during a stenting procedure.During unpacking, it was noticed that the stent was faulty, it was fractured and torn.The procedure was completed with another same device and there were no patient complications reported.

• Brand Name: PERCUFLEX PLUS
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC
• 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: farshad fahimi ; 4100 hamline avenue north; building c; saint paul, MN 55112
• MDR Report Key: 22543511
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-47863
• Device Sequence Number: 15203866
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729056829
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729056829(17)280121(10)35678026
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K924608
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

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: M0061752620
• Device Catalogue Number: 175-262
• Device Lot Number: 0035678026
• 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: 06/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2025; 02/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025; 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2025
• 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