Combination product: yes.The returned product was subjected to a detailed technical analysis and the corresponding production documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for this event.In addition, the angiographic material provided was reviewed.The angiographic material shows an inflated device, causing a bleeding/dissection at the proximal balloon portion.Thereafter, a stent system is inflated with a good angiographic result.Review of the angiographic material did not provide further relevant information regarding the root cause of the complaint.The technical investigation showed that the balloon has been inflated and was deflated in the as-returned state.During functional testing, a fine jet of water was seen to emerge from the proximal balloon portion.Microscopic inspection revealed a pinhole located about 10 mm distal to the proximal radiopaque marker.The pinhole follows a deep transversal scratch in the balloon surface which has likely been caused by a hard, sharp-edged object such as e.G., anatomical structure.Review of the production documentation confirmed that the device was manufactured according to specifications and passed all in-process and final inspections.In addition to visual inspections each device is tested for air tightness by means of a helium leak test.Based on the conducted investigations of the device being subject to this complaint, no manufacturing or material related root cause could be determined.The most probable root cause for the reported event is related to the patients anatomy.
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