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InjuryMNK

BLOX

Received May 13, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 3, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-01882 · MDR key 25166441

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Bite Block

Model number

SBT-321-100

Catalog number

SBT-321-100

Lot number

0000250801

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

NA · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A BITE BLOX WAS USED IN THE MOUTH DURING A BRONCHOSCOPY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, A LOUD POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PATIENT HAD BITTEN DOWN ON THE BITE BLOX, CAUSING A PIECE OF THE BITE BLOX TO BREAK OFF. THE PATIENT REQUIRED FURTHER EVALUATION USING A SECOND BRONCHOSCOPE TO CONFIRM THAT NO FRAGMENT HAD ENTERED THE AIRWAY OR LUNGS. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATION AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A0413 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF BITE BLOX MATERIAL SEPARATION.