| Model Number |
1012450-15 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/15/2021
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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 is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.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 that the procedure was performed to treat a 90% stenosed, moderately tortuous, and heavily calcified lesion in the mid left anterior descending artery.A 3.25x15mm nc trek rx balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was prepared per the instructions for use without issues.The bdc was advanced; however, resistance with the anatomy was felt.Once at the target lesion the balloon was inflated 2-3 times at 16-18 atmospheres (atms).The balloon ruptured at 18 atms.The procedure was successfully completed with a non-abbott balloon catheter.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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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.The reported difficulty advancing the device could not be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.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 and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported complaints appear to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.Na.
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