| Model Number |
0644-017-01 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/24/2026
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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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After unpacked, during the inspection, it was found that the fiber was not transparent and damaged.The case was completed with another of same device.No patient complications.Analysis of the returned device identified an internal connector fracture.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.However, media inspection from the provided photo shows distorted light and a possible internal connector fracture with burn marks.The observed condition of distorted/no light exiting the connector can be a result of an internal connector fracture.Fracture within the connector can occur during procedural handling of the fiber during setup or use.This connector fracture can result in an insufficient aiming beam or low laser energy output, up to a complete inability for the fiber to fire.In addition, it is likely that the interaction between the fractured connector and debris shield led to the burn marks observed on the fiber face.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.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.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of fiber damaged/defective and connector fractured 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.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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