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M00584150 |
| 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 |
10/24/2025
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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 truetome 49 was used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, it was found that the cutting wire fractured when the device was energized.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of cutting wire broken.Block h11: investigation results the returned truetome 49 was analyzed, and a visual inspection found that the cutting wire was blackened, bent 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 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.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed.The review of the dhr identified that there were no process related non-conformances, scrap, or rework performed during the production that could explain the event.The reviews ensure each device meets specification prior to release for use.There is no indication the device manufacturing process contributed to the reported complaint.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of wire break was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a truetome 49 was used in the bile duct during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2025.During the procedure, it was found that the cutting wire fractured when the device was energized.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.
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