| Model Number |
M00558700 |
| 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 |
01/13/2026
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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 cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during a dilation procedure to treat common bile duct stones performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, the balloon was inflated to 15 mm and then to 16.5 mm with no problems noted.However, upon inflation to 18 mm, the balloon burst.It was reported that no piece of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon was attempted to be used in the common bile duct during a dilation procedure to treat common bile duct stones performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, the balloon was inflated to 15 mm and then to 16.5 mm with no problems noted.However, upon inflation to 18 mm, the balloon burst.It was reported that no piece of the balloon detached inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another cre pro wireguided dilatation balloon device.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 investigation results: the device was not returned for analysis and was reported to be disposed; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.Device history records review: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Risk review: a risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of balloon burst 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.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of unable to exclude device problem.
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