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MalfunctionMNK

BLOX

Received Apr 15, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 16, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-01372 · MDR key 24891814

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Bite Block

Model number

SBT-546-100

Catalog number

SBT-546-100

Lot number

0000250930

Product problems

  • Material Separation
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

17 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK E1: THE EVENT WAS REPORTED BY THE PHYSICIAN; HOWEVER, THE SPECIFIC DETAILS REMAIN UNKNOWN. THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY ADDRESS, PHONE AND FAX NUMBER ARE AS FOLLOWS: (B)(6). BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A0413 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF BITE BLOX MATERIAL SEPARATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A BITE BLOX WAS USED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT BIT THE BITEBLOX MOUTHPIECE WITH FORCE AND IT CRACKED. THE BITE FORCE THROUGH THE MOUTHPIECE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SCOPE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER BITEBLOX. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A DOCUMENTED MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION AND WAS EXTREMELY AGITATED DURING THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATION AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.