Dreamtome™ RX 49 M00584000Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Sphincterotome · Class 2
All models of Dreamtome RX 49 (4)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729778226), received between Oct 16, 2018 and May 14, 2025 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Dec 22, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified
Sterility of device is compromised due to a sterile barrier breach
Z-0755-2022 · Root cause: Packaging process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break8
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED IN THE AMPULLA DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CUTTING WIRE BROKE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE SIDE OF THE CUTTING WIRE BROKE OFF AND NO PART OF THE CUTTING WIRE DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DREAMTOME RX 49. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22016759 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS ADVANCED THROUGH THE SCOPE AND WHEN THE PHYSICIAN REQUESTED TO BOW IT, THE CUTTING WIRE OF THE DREAMTOME RX 49 BROKE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PART OF THE CUTTING WIRE DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20678774 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6), 2024. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS ADVANCED THROUGH THE SCOPE AND WHEN THE PHYSICIAN REQUESTED TO BOW IT, THE CUTTING WIRE OF THE DREAMTOME RX 49 BROKE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PART OF THE CUTTING WIRE DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20678633 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2023Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS USED IN THE DUODENUM DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE GUIDEWIRE WAS ADVANCED IN PLACE, AND THE SPHINCTEROTOMY WAS PERFORMED. DURING THE SPHINCTEROTOMY, THE CUTTING WIRE OF THE DREAMTOME RX 49 BROKE AT THE PROXIMAL PART. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO PART OF THE CUTTING WIRE DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. NOTE: PHOTOS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE OUTSIDE THE PATIENT WERE PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER AND SHOWED THE CUTTING WIRE BROKEN AND KINKED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16341372 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS USED IN AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CUTTING WIRE OF THE DREAMTOME RX 49 BROKE WHICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO PERFORM SPHINCTEROTOMY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT COMPLICATIONS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT TO DATE, DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12362596 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS USED IN THE BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CUTTING WIRE BROKE WHEN THEY USED THE ELECTRIC MONOPOLAR GENERATOR. REPORTEDLY, NO PART OF THE DEVICE WAS DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED ANOTHER FO THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10361159 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS USED IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT DURING AN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2019. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THEY WERE BOWING THE TOME, THE CUTTING WIRE BROKE. REPORTEDLY, NO PART OF THE DEVICE DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND DREAMTOME RX 49. 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.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8454058 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A DREAMTOME RX 49 WAS USED IN THE LOWER BILE DUCT DURING A BILE DUCTS CATHETERIZATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE SPHINCTEROTOMY PROCEDURE, THE CUTTING WIRE BROKE. REPORTEDLY, NO PART OF THE DEVICE DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND DREAMTOME RX 49, USING THE SAME GENERATOR AND ACTIVE CORD. THERE WERE NO USER INJURIES NOR PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7972339 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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