| Model Number |
112266-001 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Deformation (2976); 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 |
02/13/2026
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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 material separation occurred with the device.The 70% stenosed, mildly calcified and tortuous lesion was located in the peripheral artery.A jetstream? xc was selected for a lower extremity angiogram procedure to treat peripheral artery disease (pad).During the procedure, a segment of the outer tubing material of the device separated.The portion of the device was outside of the patient's body at the time of the material separation.The device was removed intact.A different device of the same model was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported material separation occurred with the device.The 70% stenosed, mildly calcified and tortuous lesion was located in the peripheral artery.A jetstream? xc was selected for a lower extremity angiogram procedure to treat peripheral artery disease (pad).During the procedure, a segment of the outer tubing material of the device separated.The portion of the device was outside of the patient's body at the time of the material separation.The device was removed intact.A different device of the same model was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device history records (dhr) review: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specifications prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations that could have contributed to the reported event.Device technical analysis: the returned device consisted of a jetstream atherectomy catheter.The device was visually and microscopically examined for any damage.Visual examination revealed multiple kinks, and the shaft burst 13 cm from the strain relief.Microscopic examination revealed no damage.Inspection of the remainder of the device revealed no other damage or irregularities.Product analysis confirmed the shaft burst.Labeling review: review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed that the content was sufficient and did not contribute to the reported event; therefore, no updates are required to the document at this time.Investigation conclusion: boston scientific concludes the most probable root cause as 'unintended use error caused or contributed to event'.
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