MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1013470-200

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no indication of a lot specific product quality issue.Based on the information provided, the reported resistance during advancement and balloon rupture appear to be due to circumstances of the procedure.It is likely that the resistance and balloon rupture occurred due to interaction with the lesion calcification causing damage to the outer surface of the balloon resulting in rupture during inflation.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.Na.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a mildly calcified, mildly tortuous superficial femoral artery.The 6.0x200mm armada 18 balloon dilatation catheter was positioned with resistance during advancement due to the anatomy.During inflation, the balloon ruptured at 10atm on the first inflation.The balloon catheter was removed without issue and replaced with a new armada 18 to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005718570 (P099); cashel road; clonmel tipperary ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 11166818
• MDR Text Key: 226822532
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-00415
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648208461
• UDI-Public: 08717648208461
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151317
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/13/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 1013470-200
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013470-200
• Device Lot Number: 9121341
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/13/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Weight: 105