It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the superficial femoral artery, the balloon allegedly ruptured.It was further reported that the balloon had difficulty retracting through the sheath, and there was detached device material within the sheath.The device was successfully removed, and the detached material was removed with the sheath.There was no reported patient injury.
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It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the superficial femoral artery, the device allegedly tore into two pieces.It was further reported that the balloon had difficulty retracting through the sheath and the health care provider had to pull hard on the device to remove it from the sheath.Reportedly, there was detached device material within the sheath and on the guidewire.The device was successfully removed and the detached material was removed with the sheath and the guidewire.There was no reported patient injury.
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H10: new information was received that changed the interpretation of the event as initially reported by the complainant.As such, the event description and device codes have been updated.Lot history review revealed this is the only complaint for this lot number.The dhr review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.The returned sample analysis confirms the events reported by the hcp did occur, and the excessive force reported by the hcp likely resulted in the separation of the balloon from the main shaft.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: g4, h4 (manufacturing date: 01/2019), h6 (method: 3331 - analysis of product records) h11: b5, h3, h6 (device code, method, results, conclusion).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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