MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER ACTIVE CORD; UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number M00561270

Device Problem Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/12/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.However, the complainant reported that the device was not expired.(b)(4) cord failed to transmit electricity.According to the complainant, the suspect device has been disposed and is not available for return.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental mdr will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an active cord was used in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2016.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the active cord failed to transmit current.The connections and the grounding pads were checked and found that the cord was the issue.The procedure was completed with another active cord.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 fine.

• Brand Name: ACTIVE CORD
• Type of Device: UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - SPENCER; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 5840121
• MDR Text Key: 50965824
• Report Number: 3005099803-2016-02289
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/12/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/02/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00561270
• Device Catalogue Number: 6127
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1