Physician intended to use an in.Pact pacific pta balloon catheter for the treatment of a lesion in the left sfa.Ifu was followed.A non-medtronic inflation device was used.It was reported that balloon inflation difficulties occurred during inflation.Inflation pressure unknown.Device did not pass through a previously deployed stent.No resistance was encountered.It was reported a leak from the hub occurred, making the inflation difficult.A new device was used to complete the procedure.No patient injury was reported.Please note that this device (in.Pact pacific) is not marketed in the united states; however, it is similar to the united states marketed device (in.Pact admiral ).This event is being reported only as a malfunction because of the similar device requirement in 803 which is limited to malfunctions.
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Device evaluation summary: the device has been returned for analysis.The information reported on the luer is consistent with the complaint form received (lot# 0008398648).A visual and tactile inspection has been performed: traces of blood were found.No other issue detected.The guidewire lumen has been flushed and a 0.018¿ guide wire has been successfully advanced through the device.Negative pressure was applied to the balloon: the device passed the purging test, since no bubble emerged in the water column.The balloon was inflated at 7 bar and then to 14 bar, resulting in the correct inflation of the balloon and no leakage was detected from the hub, in both attempts.No issue detected.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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