Device evaluation by mfr: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was a complete separation at 84.4cm distal of the strain relief.The balloon was tightly folded.The device was prepped with an inflation device filled with water and connected to the inflation port to inflate the device.There were no issues detected.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 28oct2020.It was reported that the balloon failed to inflate and failed to cross the lesion.The 80% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous left main artery.A 3.5mm x 12mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation; however, during procedure, the device could not cross the lesion and the balloon could not be inflated.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported and the patient status was stable.However, device analysis revealed shaft separation.
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