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Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the sample was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.One photo was reviewed, the photo shows one pta balloon in a deflated position and appeared bloody, no other specific anomalies noted.Therefore, based on the photo review, the reported failure balloon rupture could not be confirmed on the findings no conclusion can be made.One conquest pta catheter has returned for evaluation.On the visual evaluation of the device, it appeared bloody.Frayed material has noted proximal end of the balloon and peeled pebax has noted on the distal end and middle of the balloon.No other specific anomalies were noted.During the functional evaluation of the device, an in-house guide wire has inserted through the flushed guide wire lumen without any issues.Upon further evaluation the balloon was inflated with the in-house inflation device.Waster was noted to be leaking from the balloon from the proximal end.Under microscopic observation a longitudinal rupture has noted at the distal tip.No other functional evaluation performed.Therefore the investigation has confirmed for the reported balloon rupture as the longitudinal rupture.The investigation is also confirmed for frayed material and peeled pebax, as it was noted to the balloon portion of the returned sample.Based upon the available information a definitive root cause could not be determined.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.Expiry date: 10/2022.Section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all 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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