| Model Number |
1973-03 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter facility: (b)(6).Initial reporter city: (b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a balloon rupture had occurred.A percutaneous coronary intervention was being performed on a 90% stenosed, moderately calcified and moderately tortuous lesion in the left superficial femoral artery.The 6.0 x 60mm ranger paclitaxel-coated peripheral transluminal angioplasty balloon catheter ruptured on the first inflation at 6 atmospheres.The rupture was noted to the proximal side.The procedure was successfully completed with a different device without issue or patient injury.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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