| Model Number |
436-2522X |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a procedure, the balloon allegedly ruptured during dilation.There was no reported patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the second complaint reported for this lot number.A device history record review was performed and the lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the sample was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The result of the investigation is inconclusive for the reported balloon rupture issue.The device was returned with the sleeve partially removed.Balloon pleats and folds were intact indicating that the balloon had not or attempted to be inflated.The evaluation confirmed a detachment issue.The balloon was detached from the outer at the proximal bond.The sleeve was partially removed from the balloon and showed evidence of been squashed.Based on the damaged sleeve the likelihood is that excessive force was used by the hcp in attempting to remove the sleeve resulting in the detachment.The root cause for the reported balloon rupture issue could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications and sample evaluation.Labeling review: the instruction for use for the savvy long otw product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: balloon characteristics ¿ please check the package label for the rated burst pressure (rbp).It is important that the balloon not be inflated beyond the rated burst pressure.Pressures in excess of rated burst pressure may cause the balloon to burst.Compliance charts are provided with each product.Please note that balloon diameters may vary within manufacturing tolerances.All inflations should be viewed under fluoroscopy.The sleek® otw balloons reach their nominal diameter at 6 atm (608 kpa).Procedure: insertion and inflation procedure: note: a 0.014¿ (0.356 mm) guidewire must be inserted in the sleek® otw catheter across the balloon during any inflation of the balloon.Make sure that the balloon sleeve has been removed from the catheter balloon.Enter the vessel percutaneously using the standard seldinger technique over the appropriate guidewire for the size catheter being used.Advance the catheter across the lesion with fluoroscopic guidance using accepted percutaneous transluminal angioplasty technique and inflate the balloon to the appropriate pressure.Note: do not inflate the balloon or advance the catheter unless the guidewire is in place.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2022), g3, h6 (device) h11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a procedure, the balloon allegedly ruptured during dilation.There was no reported patient injury.
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