The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other complaints.Based on the information provided, a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture, entrapment and material separation resulting in surgery could not be determined.It may be possible that the balloon rupture was the result of interaction with anatomy or associated devices during inflation; however, this could not be determined.Additionally, the balloon entrapment and separation likely occurred due to the ruptured balloon material catching on the anatomy or introducer sheath during removal resulting in surgical procedure to remove the separated material.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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