It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure through common femoral artery, the pta balloon allegedly had a pinhole rupture at 4 atm.However, the stent dissected area to resolve.It was further reported that another balloon was used to complete the procedure.The patient status is unknown.
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H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one ultraverse 018 pta device has returned for evaluation.On the visual evaluation of the device, it appeared bloody, no other specific anomalies noted.On the functional evaluation of the device, on inflating the balloon with an in-house presto inflation device a pin-hole rupture has noted.On the microscopic observation the balloon a pin hole rupture has confirmed.Two images reviewed.The first image shows the inflated balloon with contrast and also noted a dense calcification, the image doesn't show any pin hole rupture, the second image shows the with contrast in an inflated balloon in the distal sfa.There is more contrast along the lateral aspect of the vessel where the balloon was inflated consistent with dissection of contrast into the soft tissues.The appearance could be seen with a pinhole tear of the balloon.Therefore, based on the image review, the reported failure balloon rupture can be confirmed.However, the definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2023), g3.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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It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure through common femoral artery, the pta balloon allegedly had a pinhole rupture at 4 atm.However, the stent dissected area to resolve.It was further reported that another balloon was used to complete the procedure.The patient status is unknown.
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