MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SYMMETRY; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	23295
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/27/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon pinhole was observed.A 4.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was selected for use; however, during preparation, the air in the balloon could not be totally released.When the balloon was checked, it was found to have a hole.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications nor injuries were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation by mfr: symmetry device was received for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.The returned device was attached to a boston scientific encore inflation unit and positive pressure was applied; the balloon was inflated to its rate of burst pressure of 15 atmospheres for 30 seconds using glycerol/water and digital timer without issue.A vacuum was then applied.The inflation device was verified at 15 atmospheres, before and after use with a calibrated pressure gauge.This inflation to rate of burst pressure of 15 atmospheres was repeated three times with no leaks or drop in pressure noted.No issues were identified with balloon inflation or the balloon material.No issues were noted with the tip section of the device.A visual and microscopic examination found no issue with the markerbands.A visual and tactile examination found no damage or issues with shaft of the device.No issues were identified during the product analysis.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon pinhole was observed.A 4.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was selected for use; however, during preparation, the air in the balloon could not be totally released.When the balloon was checked, it was found to have a hole.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications nor injuries were reported.

• Brand Name: SYMMETRY
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• MDR Report Key: 10999693
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-17425
• Device Sequence Number: 18989954
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729181859
• UDI-Public: 08714729181859
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143193
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/05/2022
• Device Model Number: 23295
• Device Catalogue Number: 23295
• Device Lot Number: 0024221613
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/21/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/13/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/19/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1