Catalog Number ADM06004013P |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/25/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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The physician intended to use an in.Pact admrial during treatment of an 85% stenosed lesion in the patient¿s right proximal tibial/popliteal trunk.Slight calcification was reported.Ifu was followed and the device was prepped without issue.During inflation of the device at a pressure of 2 atms a small hole at the proximal end of the catheter shaft about an inch from the hub.This resulted in the balloon pressure continuing to drop during inflation.No hole in balloon or leak at the hub reported.The procedure was completed with this balloon.No patient injury reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual and tactile inspection was performed on the device.The balloon was unfolded.During the purging procedure, the bubble flow under negative pressure did not stop and a leak was discovered.The rubber was removed from its original position.In order to verify the point of leak, an attempt was made to inflate the balloon and the leak was found on the distal part of the hub.The leak was found in the distal bonding, between the shaft and the glue collar.It was possible to inflate the balloon but the device did not hold the pressure.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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