It was reported that during unpacking of a trek balloon dilatation catheter it was noted that the hypotube was kinked.
The technicians decided to troubleshoot the device and inflated outside the body but the balloon failed to inflate.
The device was not used and there was no patient involvement.
There were no kinks in the hoop coil or chipboard box noted.
Another trek was used to successfully complete the procedure.
There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
No additional information was provided.
Device analysis revealed the hypotube was separated, there was a tear in the outer member, and a leak coming out of the tear.
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