| Model Number |
1013468-150 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.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 similar incidents reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture.It is possible that during advancement the balloon became compromised and/or damaged against the calcified anatomy and/or other devices used in the procedure resulting in the reported balloon rupture; however, this could not be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Na.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the procedure was to treat a lesion with moderate calcification in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).The 5.0 x 150 mm armada 18 balloon catheter was advanced without resistance to the target lesion; however, during the first inflation the balloon ruptured at 6 atmospheres.A new balloon catheter was used successfully in the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information.
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