(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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This report pertains to one of two devices used during the same procedure.Refer to manufacturer report# 3005099803-2018-00992 for the first endovive¿ one step button¿ 3005099803-2018-00993 for the second endovive¿ one step button¿.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an endovive one step button was used during a peg replacement procedure performed on (b)(6) 2018.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the physician tried to grasp the peg tube from the stomach to pull it through but the tube kept breaking.A second one step button gastrostomy kit was used; however, it happened again.Reportedly, alligator forceps were used.The procedure was not completed due to this event.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition was reported to be fine.
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