MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR TRAVELER RX CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1013065-12

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/28/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.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 respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.The traveler rx device is currently not commercially available in the us; however, it is similar to a device sold in the us.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a heavily calcified distal left anterior descending artery.The 2.0x12mm traveler balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) met resistance during advancement with anatomy and once at the lesion the bdc was attempted to be inflated.The bdc ruptured during the first inflation at 14 atmospheres.Another non-abbott device was used to successfully complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: TRAVELER RX CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 12274659
• MDR Text Key: 264976170
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-06808
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K103110
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013065-12
• Device Lot Number: 00924G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1