Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.H3: device evaluated by mfg = other (81) - device evaluation has begun; however, a conclusion is not yet available.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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As reported, during an ¿iliac¿ percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta), an advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter's balloon ruptured under nominal pressure.The patient¿s anatomy was heavily calcified, and the lesion, reportedly in the common femoral artery, was occluded with eccentric plaque.A cook sheath was used during the procedure.An unspecified inflation device was used to inflate the balloon one time to eight atmospheres; however, the balloon ruptured, and blood was noted in the inflation device.The balloon was not inflated within a stent.The balloon was removed by itself, and a smaller 5x4 balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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