MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR ARMADA 35 PTA CATHETER; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number B1120-040

Device Problems Off-Label Use (1494); Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/23/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a mildly tortuous and heavily calcified lesion in the aorta artery.During pre-dilatation a 12x40mm armada 35 balloon ruptured at 8 bar during the first inflation.The balloon catheter was removed; however, the balloon became stuck in the introducer sheath.The introducer sheath had to be removed as a unit with the balloon catheter.The procedure was successfully completed with the reintroduction of the introducer sheath and the deployment of a 16x40mm non-abbott stent.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual analysis was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The reported difficulty removing could not be tested due to the condition of the returned unit.It should be noted that the armada 35 instruction for use states: the device is intended for dilatation of lesions in the renal, iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, and peroneal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.In this case, there is no indication that using the armada 35 off-label caused or contributed to the reported balloon rupture.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no indication of a lot specific product quality issue.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties were likely due to circumstances of the procedure.It is likely that the balloon rupture occurred due to interaction with the heavily calcified lesion.The scratches noted at the rupture site further indicate that the balloon likely interacted with calcification.There were no leaks noted during preparation indicating that the damage was not pre-existing.Additionally, the radial tear/separation of the balloon material likely occurred as the balloon was being withdrawn into the introducer sheath due to the ruptured balloon material catching on the distal end of the sheath which likely caused the reported difficulty removing.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 35 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• MDR Report Key: 10468485
• MDR Text Key: 204925936
• Report Number: 2024168-2020-07216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648154980
• UDI-Public: 08717648154980
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111899
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: B1120-040
• Device Catalogue Number: B1120-040
• Device Lot Number: 00203G2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GUIDE WIRE: STORQ; SHEATH: 6F