MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - GALWAY FLEXTOME¿ CUTTING BALLOON¿; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number H749RB4275100

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/09/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Age at time of event: 18 years or older.(b)(4).Device evaluated by mfr.The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified second of right posterolateral (rpl) artery.A 10/2.75 flextome cutting balloon was used for pre-dilation.During procedure, first inflation was at 8 atmospheres and second inflation was at 10 atmospheres.During third inflation, it was noticed that the balloon ruptured at 10 atmospheres.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.The device was attached to an encore inflation unit, subjected to positive pressure and liquid was observed to be leaking from a pinhole in the mid section of the balloon.A visual and microscopic examination observed no damage to the tip, blades, or markerbands.All blades were present and fully bonded to the balloon surface.The hypotube was kinked at several locations along its length.This type of damage is consistent with excessive force being applied to the delivery system.No other issues were identified during the product analysis.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The most probable root cause is operational context as device performance was limited due to anatomical/procedural factors.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and mildly calcified second of right posterolateral (rpl) artery.A 10/2.75 flextome¿ cutting balloon¿ was used for pre-dilation.During procedure, first inflation was at 8 atmospheres and second inflation was at 10 atmospheres.During third inflation, it was noticed that the balloon ruptured at 10 atmospheres.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: FLEXTOME¿ CUTTING BALLOON¿
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - GALWAY
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - GALWAY
• Manufacturer Contact: sonali arangil ; one scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634941700
• MDR Report Key: 6190933
• MDR Text Key: 62915314
• Report Number: 2134265-2016-12014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P950020
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/09/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/03/2018
• Device Model Number: H749RB4275100
• Device Catalogue Number: RB427510
• Device Lot Number: 0018699215
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/20/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/20/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/27/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2015
• 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