MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SMALL PERIPHERAL CUTTING BALLOON; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number 24658

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 4.00mm/1.5cm/140cm small peripheral cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, the balloon ruptured upon third inflation at 12 atmospheres for 30 seconds and a pinhole was noted.The tip was also damaged.The device was removed using normal method without issue and the procedure was completed with another of same device.No complications were reported and patient was good post procedure.

• Brand Name: SMALL PERIPHERAL CUTTING BALLOON
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC IRELAND LIMITED; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6515810888
• MDR Report Key: 14986430
• MDR Text Key: 295820856
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-07746
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P950020
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/29/2023
• Device Model Number: 24658
• Device Catalogue Number: 24658
• Device Lot Number: 0026267989
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1