| Model Number |
FG-006917 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Nonstandard Device (1420)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/20/2026
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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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Reportable based on device analysis completed on(b)(6)2026.It was reported that the balloon leaked.A 6.0x60 145cm seismiq device was selected for use in an intravascular lithotripsy (ivl) procedure.During the procedure, a balloon leak was identified.The procedure was completed with the same device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event and the patient fully recovered.However, device analysis revealed a balloon tear/rupture along with a device fragment.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Media:
media was returned in the form of a photo.Review of the media showed only the packaging of the device with no relevant information pertaining to the investigation.Device technical analysis:
the returned product received by boston scientific consisted of a seismiq atk catheter.Visual examination revealed multiple shaft kinks.A balloon leak test was performed, and a longitudinal balloon tear/rupture and scratches were observed.Microscopic examination revealed polyimide damage and a polyimide fragment lodged inside the rupture.Device history records (dhr) review:
the device history record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly, and performance specifications prior to distribution.Labeling review:
review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed that the content was sufficient and did not contribute to the reported event; therefore, no updates are required to the document at this time.Risk review:
a review of the seismiq atk catheter device confirmed that the reported event is a known event defined in the product's risk management 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, the most probable cause for this complaint was adverse event related to procedure.
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