| Model Number |
A2020-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Material Rupture (1546)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
01/07/2021
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Visual and functional analysis was performed on the returned device.The reported inflation issue and balloon rupture were confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties were likely due to case related circumstances.It is likely that the balloon rupture occurred due to interaction with calcification or associated devices during use.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.Na.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the anterior tibial artery.A 2x120mm armada 14 percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) was advanced without resistance.The balloon completely failed to inflate while losing pressure as a balloon rupture was noted.A 2.5x60mm armada 14 pta was advanced, and the balloon partially inflated only up to 4 atmospheres but was also losing pressure as a pinhole balloon rupture was noted.A 2x60mm armada balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|