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Flexima™ M001271560Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Biliary Catheter System · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Flexima (20)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08714729323181), received between Sep 30, 2022 and Sep 30, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BREAK OCCURRED. A VTCB/8.3 REGULAR FLEXIMA WAS SELECTED FOR USE IN A BILIARY DRAINAGE PROCEDURE. DURING REMOVAL, THE INTRODUCER WAS STUCK INSIDE THE CATHETER AND BROKE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15512940 ↗

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