MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC ADVANCE 18 LP LOW PROFILE BALLOON CATHETER; LIT CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number G34319

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/13/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Pma/510(k) number = k130293.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted at the conclusion of the investigation or, when additional relevant information becomes available.

Event Description

It was reported, a patient (demographics unknown) was undergoing an unspecified procedure using an advance 18 lp low profile balloon catheter.Target treatment area was a left below the knee location.The balloon was inserted to the desired vessel, markers were visualized, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to inflate the complaint balloon.It was inflated to nominal pressure.Omeron contrast in a 50/50 mix with saline could be seen filling the proximal vessels.At this point the balloon was deflated and removed without the sheath.It was not ruptured but suspected of leaking at the proximal connection to the shaft.A new balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.According to the complainant, a 6fr sheath(cook) and an unspecified inflation device were used with the complaint device.No blood was noted in the inflation device.Additionally, the patient's anatomy was severely calcified without tortuosity or angulation.The balloon was not inflated inside a stent.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation ¿ evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, as well as dimensional verification, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned package confirmed that the correct device was returned.A functional test confirmed that a pinhole leak was located in the balloon material at the proximal bond site.There was no other damage noted on the device.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, drawing, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Moreover, an ifu is provided with this device, which states ¿after removing the product from its packaging, it is to be inspected to ensure it is free of damage.When prepping the balloon lumen, negative pressure is to be pulled to purge it of air.¿ it also goes on to say, ¿if balloon pressure is lost and/or a balloon rupture occurs, the balloon is to be deflated and removed with the sheath as a unit.¿ the instructions address the device failure experienced in this event.There are also steps to potentially witness the presence of a leak prior to use.Based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• Brand Name: ADVANCE 18 LP LOW PROFILE BALLOON CATHETER
• Type of Device: LIT CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 8633573
• MDR Text Key: 146370230
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-01276
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002343198
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002343198(17)210822(10)9111088
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign,other,use
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/22/2021
• Device Model Number: G34319
• Device Catalogue Number: PTA4-18-150-3-4
• Device Lot Number: 9111088
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/11/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 0.35 H1 CATHETER IN SITU