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Note: this report pertains to one of two naviflex longwire pusher device used in the same procedure.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that two naviflex longwire pusher was used in the pancreatic duct to treat an obstruction during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, while advancing the pusher over the guidewire, the user noticed that it was a short-wire pusher.A second pusher was opened and found to be the same.The procedure was completed using a different device.There were no patient complications reported as a results of this event.
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Blocks h7 (if remedial act init, type), h9 (correction/removal reporting #), and h11 were updated with the additional information received on september 02, 2026.Block h6:
imdrf device code a2101 captures the reportable event of device labeling issue.Block h11:
investigation results:
based on the information available, boston scientific confirmed the reported event of device labeling issue.Visual inspection of the returned device confirmed it has the rx port feature.Product specifications for device upn m00535030 do not include an rx port.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:
an advanix pancreatic stent was returned for analysis.Visual inspection confirmed the pusher to have the rx port feature.According to the specifications associated with upn m00535030, this device should not include an rx port.No other problems with the device were noted.Labeling review:
a labeling review was performed and, based on the information available, there is no evidence that the device was used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions for use (ifu)/product labeling.However, although the label information corresponded to a long wire pusher device, the device contained within the package did not match the configuration or specifications of a long wire pusher.Investigation conclusion:
based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific assigned an investigation conclusion code of manufacturing deficiency.On 02 september 2026, boston scientific initiated a product removal notice (97657220 fa) of specific lots of the naviflex long wire (lw) pusher for advanix pancreatic stent ("lw pusher") - upn m00535030, batches 38904309, 39017263 and 39365322, that were incorrectly manufactured with a guidewire exit port (rx port), which is not a design feature associated with this device configuration.
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