| Model Number |
1013470-200 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/16/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: date of procedure/event is estimated as (b)(6) 2021.The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the procedure was to treat an unspecified lesion.The 6.0mm x 200mm x 150cm armada 18 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced to the target lesion and the balloon ruptured.It is unknown at what atmospheres or during which inflation the rupture occurred.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned for analysis.The reported rupture was confirmed.There were noted kinks on the working length of the balloon and inner member.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 difficulties.It is possible the rupture occurred during interaction of the lesion/ anatomy or associated devices.The noted kinks on the device are likely due to case circumstances.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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