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Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one conquest 40 pta dilatation catheter has been received for the evaluation.On the visual evaluation, the device appeared bloody and no other specific anomalies were noted.On the functional evaluation the balloon was inflated using an in house presto inflation device but it was only able to partially inflate.Additionally, balloon deflated with issues.On further balloon was cut and examined under magnification, the glue bullet was noted not to be seated in the correct position.No further testing was performed.Therefore the investigation for the reported inflation issue was confirmed as the balloon cannot fully inflated during the inflation using an in-house presto inflation device.The investigation for the identified deflation issue was also confirmed as the balloon deflated with issues during the evaluation.The pulled glue bullet noted during evaluation, most likely contributed to the reported inflation and deflation issues.However, the definitive root cause for the reported inflation issue and the identified deflation issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.(expiry date: 03/2023).
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