Catalog Number AMD253210152 |
Device Problems
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Difficult to Remove (1528); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
|
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
Event Date 03/20/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
|
Event Description
|
A physician was using an amphirion deep balloon for treatment of a lesion in the anterior tibial artery.The device was prepped as per the ifu with no issues identified.A non medtronic inflation device was used.The device did not pass through a previously deployed stent.There was no resistance felt during advancement.It was reported at 10-14atm a pinhole burst occurred.There was difficulty removing the balloon following inflation.Excessive force was used.During removal from the guide catheter detachment occurred.The shaft broke.The guiding was removed first, the remaining part of balloon catheter then could be removed from sheath.No patient injury.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Image analysis the image shows an amphirion deep device and surgical instruments.It is unclear from the image if the balloon has burst or is detached.Product analysis the device was returned with the balloon detached at the balloon bond but still attached to the distal end of the inner.The two markerbands are still present on the inner based on the condition of the returned device no functional testing could be carried out.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|