Device evaluated by mfr: returned product consisted of a maverick 2 balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was a complete separation at 44.9cm and 79.4cm distal of the strain relief.There was contrast and blood in the inflation lumen.The balloon was loosely folded.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 07feb2021.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.The 94% stenosed, 1.5mmx15mm, target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left anterior descending artery.A 1.50mm x 15mm maverick balloon catheter was advanced for dilation but the delivery shaft was kinked at 60 centimeters from the hub.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient's status was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed a shaft detach.Returned product consisted of a maverick 2 balloon catheter.The shaft, hypotube, tip and balloon were microscopically and visually examined.There were numerous kinks.There was a complete separation at 44.9cm and 79.4cm distal of the strain relief.There was contrast and blood in the inflation lumen.The balloon was loosely folded.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.
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