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

Model Number H749RB4250100

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/07/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Age at the time of event: 18 years or older.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left anterior descending (lad) artery.A 10/2.50 flextome cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, while on continuous flushing, it was noted that the pressure would not rise as the balloon ruptured.The device was removed from the patient's body and completed the procedure with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.Blood was identified within the balloon and inflation lumen which is evidence of a device leak.The returned device was attached to an encore inflation unit.Positive pressure was applied when liquid was observed to be leaking from a balloon pinhole at 2.0mm distal to the distal end of the proximal marker band.An examination of the balloon material and markerbands identified no issues which could potentially have contributed to this complaint.A visual and microscopic examination observed no damage to the tip or blades.All blades were present and fully bonded to the balloon surface.The hypotube was kinked at several locations along its length.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 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left anterior descending (lad) artery.A 10/2.50 flextome¿ cutting balloon¿ was selected for use.During the procedure, while on continuous flushing, it was noted that the pressure would not rise as the balloon ruptured.The device was removed from the patient's body and completed the procedure with another of the same device.There were no patient complications 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: 6209173
• MDR Text Key: 63414699
• Report Number: 2134265-2016-12072
• 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,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2016

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: 05/24/2019
• Device Model Number: H749RB4250100
• Device Catalogue Number: RB425010
• Device Lot Number: 0019294158
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/14/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/28/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/26/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2016
• 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