MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION PROMUS ELITE; STENT, CORONARY, DRUG-ELUTING

Model Number 10674

Device Problem Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/09/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device is a combination product.Device evaluated by mfr.: promus elite ous mr 24 x 3.50 mm stent delivery system was returned for analysis.A visual examination of the stent found evidence of damage, with mid-section struts lifted and stretched distally.The undamaged crimped stent outer diameter was measured and the result was within maximum crimped stent profile measurement.The balloon cones were reviewed, and no issues were noted.The balloon wings were tightly wrapped and evenly folded and were not subjected to positive pressure.A visual and microscopic examination of the bumper tip showed signs of damage.A visual and tactile examination of the hypotube found multiple kinks.A visual examination of the outer and inner lumen and mid-shaft section found no issues along the shaft polymer extrusion.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 10jan2020.It was reported that crossing difficulties were encountered.The target lesion was located in the moderately calcified and tortuous distal right coronary artery.After pre-dilatation with a non-bsc balloon, a 24 x 3.50mm promus elite mr drug-eluting stent was advanced but failed to cross the lesion.The procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported and patient status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed stent damage.

• Brand Name: PROMUS ELITE
• Type of Device: STENT, CORONARY, DRUG-ELUTING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 9644511
• MDR Text Key: 178639016
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-00618
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/29/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/11/2021
• Device Model Number: 10674
• Device Catalogue Number: 10674
• Device Lot Number: 0023369301
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1