Product event summary: the device and data files were returned and analyzed.Data files showed that 2 applications were performed with the balloon catheter on the date of the event.Both applications were short inflations.Also, 9 applications were performed with another balloon catheter with no issues.Visual inspection of the catheter showed that the device was intact with no apparent issues.No system notice was triggered during the functional test.A dissection showed a guide wire lumen kink 1.04 inches from the tip inside the balloons.Pressure testing did not show leaks.In conclusion, the reported kink issue was confirmed through testing.The catheter failed the return inspection due to a guide wire lumen kink.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that prior to a cryo ablation procedure, the shaft of the balloon catheter was bent and unable to be straightened.The balloon catheter was replaced with resolve.The case was completed with cryo.The catheter was returned to the manufacturer, analyzed, and tested out of specification.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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