The hyperform balloon will not be returned for evaluation as it was discarded; product analysis cannot be performed.The device was not returned, therefore the reported event could not be confirmed.The cause of the event cannot be conclusively determined from the provided information.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Medtronic received information that during embolization treatment of a cerebral aneurysm with flow diversion device, the hyperform balloon ruptured during the procedure.It was reported that during procedure, the physician used the hyperform balloon catheter after a flow diverter was placed.Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) was performed, then the balloon of the hyperform catheter ruptured.A new balloon catheter device was used to continue the procedure.The vessel was slightly severe in tortuosity and medium in size (diameter).No patient injury was reported.
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