| Model Number |
M00509000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/30/2026
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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 to boston scientific corporation that an endovive safety peg kit pull method was used in the upper gi tract during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) with placement of a peg procedure to treat cancer performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, there was a pull peg being place on a patient as they were passing the peg portion and pulling it through the patient, the metal cable snapped/sheered.Luckly there was small portion of the bed that came out of the opening in the stomach that allowed the doctor to fully pull it through.The procedure was completed with the same original device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive safety peg kit pull method was used in the upper gi tract during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) with placement of a peg procedure to treat cancer performed on (b)(6) 2026.During the procedure, there was a pull peg being place on a patient as they were passing the peg portion and pulling it through the patient, the metal cable snapped/sheered.Luckily there was small portion of the bed that came out of the opening in the stomach that allowed the doctor to fully pull it through.The procedure was completed with the same original device.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.Additional information received on (b)(6) 2026:
it was reported that a small portion of the peg came through the opening that was made in the stomach for the peg and they were able to pull it through and finish the case.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h6:
imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of pull wire break.Block h11: investigation results:
the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed.The review of the dhr identified that there were no process related non-conformances, scrap, or rework performed during the production that could explain the event.The reviews ensure each device meets specification prior to release for use.There is no indication the device manufacturing process contributed to the reported complaint.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of wire 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.A similar complaint review was completed.There were no emerging trends identified that warrant further action.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block h2:
block b5 has been updated based on additional information received 28 aug 2026.Block h6:
imdrf device code a0401 captures the reportable event of pull wire break.Block h11: investigation results
the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed.The review of the dhr identified that there were no process related non-conformances, scrap, or rework performed during the production that could explain the event.The reviews ensure each device meets specification prior to release for use.There is no indication the device manufacturing process contributed to the reported complaint.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of wire 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.A similar complaint review was completed.There were no emerging trends identified that warrant further action.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
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