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

Model Number	M00545690
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a flexima rx biliary stent was used to treat a stricture during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, the device was broken/fractured.The procedure was completed using the original device.There were no patient complications reported as a results of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block h6: imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of catheter guide break.Block h11: investigation results: based on the information available, boston scientific could not confirm the reported event of catheter guide break.The product was not returned for analysis, and therefore no evaluation could be performed to identify any potential device defect.Without proper evaluation of the device, it is unknown if the reported event was due to the technique used during the procedure, anatomical conditions or related to device malfunction.Device history record review: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specifications prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Device technical analysis: the complaint device was not returned; therefore, product analysis could not be performed.Labeling review: a labeling review was performed and, from the information available, there is no information that this device was used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions for use (ifu)/ product label.Risk review: a risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of catheter guide 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.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.

• Brand Name: RX BILIARY
• 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; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: christina lam ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 9145716918
• MDR Report Key: 25511036
• Report Number: 3005099803-2026-02459
• Device Sequence Number: 10524968
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729301868
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729301868(17)270529(10)34129111
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K965147
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/15/2026

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: M00545690
• Device Catalogue Number: M00545690
• Device Lot Number: 0034129111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2024
• 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 Sex: Unknown