MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMPLATZ SUPER STIFF; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Model Number	39615
Medical Device Problem Codes	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Reportable based on device analysis completed on 06nov2025.A 0.035in x 260cm x 3mm amplatz super stiff guidewire was selected for use in a pulmonary artery embolization procedure.During the procedure, the guidewire was found to be kinked.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event, and the patient was in stable condition following the procedure.However, device analysis revealed that the guidewire coating was peeled.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1 - initial reporter address 1: (b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr: the amplatz super stiff guidewire was returned for analysis.Media inspection of the customer-provided photo identified that the distal section of the guidewire was bent.Visual and microscopic inspection of the device was performed and revealed that the guidewire was bent and stretched at the distal section.Additionally, the coating was peeled along the guidewire.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZ SUPER STIFF
• Common Device Name: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 302 parkway, global park; la aurora - heredia ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 23710160
• Report Number: 2124215-2025-85802
• Device Sequence Number: 18790436
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729115861
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729115861(17)271029(10)35175848
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K843012
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/03/2025

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: 39615
• Device Catalogue Number: 39615
• Device Lot Number: 0035175848
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/16/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2024
• 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 Age: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 69 KG