Flexiva Pulse ID M006L8406920Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Flexiva Pulse and Flexiva Pulse TracTip laser fibers are high power single-use fiber · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729978688), received between Apr 18, 2022 and May 12, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Overheating of Device2
- Failure to Fire1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FIBER WAS CONNECTED TO THE LASER WHEN A SOUND WAS HEARD, AND THE TIP WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED. THE PRODUCT DID NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER FIBER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25150968 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING URETEROSCOPY, THE FIBER BROKE AND STOPPED WORKING. AN ALTERNATE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24678210 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PROCEDURE, THE FIBER BROKE AS THE PHYSICIAN WAS ADVANCING IT INTO THE SCOPE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETE WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24415309 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Break; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THE URETEROSCOPY PROCEDURE TO TREAT KIDNEY STONES, THE FIBER BROKE AND KEPT ON FIRING BACK. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE FIBER WAS OVERHEATING. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW FIBER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24190310 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FIBER BROKE TOWARDS THE TIP AND FRAGMENTS FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED USING A GRASPER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23540946 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FIBER BROKE TOWARDS THE TIP AND FRAGMENTS FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED USING A GRASPER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23539150 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2022Break; Failure to Fire; Break; Failure to Fire
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ON (B)(6) 2022 THAT A FLEXIVA PULSE ID LASER FIBER WAS USED IN A URETEROSCOPY PROCEDURE FOR A STONE TREATMENT IN THE URETER PERFORMED ON (B)(6). DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE LASER FIBER DID NOT WORK. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER FLEXIVA PULSE ID LASER FIBER. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEEMED REPORTABLE BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDING OF LASER FIBER BROKEN WITHIN THE CONNECTOR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14514687 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ON (B)(6) 2022 THAT A FLEXIVA PULSE ID LASER FIBER WAS OPENED FOR USE ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING PREPARATION, THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE OBSERVED ON THE STERILE PACKAGING. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14136667 ↗
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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
- 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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