FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

EMERGE?

MDR report key: 3833737 · Received May 27, 2014

Report

Report Number
2134265-2014-02840
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 27, 2014
Date of Event
April 29, 2014
Report Date
April 29, 2014
Manufacturer
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE
Product Code
LOX
PMA / PMN Number
K113220
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MD, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). DEVICE EVALUATED BY MFR.:THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR ANALYSIS. UPON RECEIPT AND COMPLETION OF THE FAILURE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE, IF THERE IS ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION FROM THAT REVIEW, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT BREAK OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN AN UNSPECIFIED CORONARY ARTERY. A 2.00MM X 12MM EMERGE¿ BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED TO DILATE THE LESION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON SHAFT BROKE UPON INSERTION INTO THE GUIDE CATHETER. THE PHYSICIAN PULLED BOTH PIECES OUT AND USED A DIFFERENT BALLOON AND THE SAME GUIDE CATHETER TO FINISH THE CASE. NO COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S STATUS IS FINE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
310214 EMERGE? CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS LOX BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE H7493918912200 16546616

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1