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Event summary: scook was informed that an advance 14 lp low profile balloon catheter had its balloon rupture while inflating in the left ata.Severe calcification was present at the delivery site.Another manufacturer¿s device was used to complete the procedure, and no adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Investigation - evaluation: a document-based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and the instructions for use (ifu).The complainant did not return the complaint device, nor were photos of the device provided.There are no units from complaint device lot to be used for review.There are no incidents similar enough to this event to be used as a representative device as there are multiple factors that contribute to the failure mode of balloon rupture including type of rupture, patient anatomy, inflation pressure used, and lesion location.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other related complaints from the lot have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: intended use: ¿the advance 14lp low profile pta balloon dilatation catheter has been designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) of lesions in peripheral arteries including iliac, renal, popliteal, infrapopliteal, femoral, and iliofemoral as well as obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.¿ warnings: ¿do not exceed rated burst pressure.Rupture of balloon may occur.Adhere to balloon inflation pressure parameters in the compliance card insert.Over-inflation may cause rupture of the balloon, which resultant damage to the vessel wall.Use of a pressure gauge is recommended to monitor inflation pressures.¿ ¿do not use a power injector for balloon inflation.Rupture may occur.¿ balloon preparation: ¿choose a balloon appropriate to lesion length and vessel diameter.¿ ¿upon removal from package, inspect the catheter to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping.¿ balloon introduction and inflation: ¿note: if resistance is met while advancing the balloon dilatation catheter, determine the cause and proceed with caution.¿ ¿inflate balloon to desired pressure.Adhere to recommended balloon inflation pressures.(see compliance card insert.)¿ ¿if balloon pressure is lost and/or balloon rupture occurs, deflate balloon and remove balloon and sheath as a unit.¿ how supplied: ¿store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ cook has concluded that the patient¿s anatomy contributed to this event.The customer and the representative both cited in the event info notes that severe calcification of the lesion in the left ata probably caused the balloon rupture.The information provided upon review of complaint file, device history record, complaint history, device master record, and design verification testing provide objective evidence to support that the device was manufactured to specification.The complaint was confirmed on patient testimony.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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