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 the hypotube fractured 98.1cm from the tip of the device, and there were numerous kinks in the hypotube.The fracture faces were ovalized, suggesting the area had been kinked prior to separating.Inspection of the rest of the device found no other damage or defects.The reported shaft fracture was confirmed.
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