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MalfunctionMNK

BLOX

Received Jul 6, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 11, 2026

Report 3005099803-2026-02688 · MDR key 25725412

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Bite Block

Model number

SBT-114-100

Catalog number

SBT-114-100

Lot number

0000250823

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A0413 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF BITE BLOX MATERIAL SEPARATION. BLOCK G1: (B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A BITE BLOX WAS USED FOR THE LUNGS DURING BRONCHOSCOPY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BITE BLOCK WAS PLACED IN THE PATIENTS MOUTH AND THE PATIENT BIT DOWN FORCEFULLY ON THE DEVICE, CAUSING IT TO BECOME DAMAGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATION AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.