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FPRPR3508 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/13/2026
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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 that frost occurred on the shaft.An icepearl 2.1 cx 90 degree needle was selected for a lung ablation.During preparation frost was noted on the needle shaft.The procedure was not completed due to an unrelated reason.There were no patient consequences as a result of this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that frost occurred on the shaft.An icepearl 2.1 cx 90 degree needle was selected for a lung ablation.During preparation frost was noted on the needle shaft.The procedure was not completed due to an unrelated reason.There were no patient consequences as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results:
device history record (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.Labeling review:
review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.Risk review:
a risk review performed for the icepearl 2.1 cx 90 degree needle device confirmed that the reported events are known events defined in the product's risk management documentation.These event types have 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 traced to component failure.
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