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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other incidents.Based on the information provided, a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty could not be determined.It may be possible that the rupture occurred due to interaction with lesion or associated devices during use; however, without having the device to examine, this could not be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion located in the left tibial artery that was heavily calcified.The lesion was pre-dilated with a 2.0 balloon first.Then, during the first inflation of the armada 14 , the balloon ruptured at 8-10 atmospheres.There was no reported adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.A non-abbott balloon was used to complete the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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