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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that orcapod 3 was used in the colon during a colonoscopy procedure performed on an unknown procedure date.During the procedure, the red suction button exhibited leakage, sticking when depressed, and intermittent suction problem.When suction stopped functioning, the physician would remove the suction button and occlude the suction port with a finger to restore suction.Although this temporarily resolved the issue, the problem repeatedly recurred throughout the procedure.The procedure was completed with this device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.
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B3: date of event:
date of event was approximated to (b)(6) 2026 as no event date was reported.Block d4, h4:
the complainant was unable to report the lot number; therefore, the manufacture date and expiration date are unknown.Block h6:
imdrf device code a0509 captures the reportable event of suction button sticking.Block h11: investigation summary:
based on the available information, the root cause of the suction button sticking, leaking, and suction issue cannot be established, as the product has not been returned for analysis.For this reason and due to the lack of evidence is unable to confirm the reported events.The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device was unable to be performed as the lot number is unknown.However, a ship history review was performed to identify the most probable lot numbers and a manufacturing review of the most probable lot numbers did not identify any anomalies or deviations that could have contributed to the event.A similar complaint review was completed.There were no emerging trends identified that warrant further action.Based on the available information (and in the absence of device return), the root cause of the reported clinical observations cannot be established.
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