MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND PASSEO-18 2/200/150; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 376296

Device Problem Inflation Problem (1310)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The passeo-18 balloon catheter was chosen for pre-dilatation of a moderately calcified lesion with 80 percent stenosis degree below the knee.A v18 guidewire was used to reach the lesion, and the balloon was placed but could not be dilated.Another device was used to finish the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned instrument was subjected to a technical analysis and the corresponding product release documentation was reviewed to establish whether a deviation from the manufacturing process could be the cause for the reported event.The technical investigation revealed a fine jet of water emerging from the distal end of the balloon when attempting inflation.Microscopic analysis of the balloon surface showed a small pinhole direct distal to the distal x-ray marker.In close vicinity of the pinhole scratches were observed which have likely been caused by a hard, sharp-edged object such as e.G., anatomical structure.Review of the product release documentation confirmed that the instrument was manufactured according to specifications and passed all in-process and final inspections.In addition to visual inspections each instrument is tested for air tightness by means of a pressure test and a helium leak test.We can therefore confirm that the instrument was delivered in a leak-proof condition.Based on the conducted investigations, no material or manufacturing related root cause was determined.The root cause for the reported event is most likely related to the patients anatomy.

• Brand Name: PASSEO-18 2/200/150
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK AG, BUELACH, SWITZERLAND; ackerstrasse 6; buelach CH-81 80; CH CH-8180
• Manufacturer Contact: 6024 jean road; lake oswego, OR 97035 ; 8772459800
• MDR Report Key: 16541594
• MDR Text Key: 311297409
• Report Number: 1028232-2023-01265
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640130430037
• UDI-Public: (01)07640130430037(17)2410
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K072765
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 376296
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Device Lot Number: 09214844
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2021
• 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