(b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick mr balloon catheter.The balloon was tightly folded.Analysis of the tip, balloon, inner/outer shaft, and hypotube included microscopic and visual inspection.Inspection revealed a fracture in the hypotube located 59.7cm from the tip of the device, and numerous kinks in the hypotube.The fracture faces of the separated ends were ovalized, indicating that the area was kinked prior to becoming separated.Inspection of the rest of the device found no other damage or defect.
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 03-nov-2020.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.The target lesion was located in the right coronary artery.A 2.5mm x 15mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was advanced for use.However, during procedure, the balloon delivery shaft was kinked.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed shaft detached.
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