MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION GLADIATOR ELITE; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	24686
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in a left upper extremity.A 7.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was selected for use.However, during priming, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.The patient status was stable.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in a left upper extremity.A 7.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was selected for use.However, during priming, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.The patient status was stable.It was further reported that during the first inflation in less working pressure for few seconds, the balloon ruptured.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluated by mfr.: a gladiator was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.A longitudinal tear was identified in the balloon material.The tear measured 24 mm in length and extended from a position 4 mm proximal of the proximal markerband to 20 mm distal of the distal markerband.A visual and microscopic examination observed no damage to the tip of the device.A visual and tactile examination identified multiple shaft kinks.Both markerbands were undamaged and present on the shaft of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The target lesion was located in a left upper extremity.A 7.0 x40, 75cm gladiator elite balloon catheter was selected for use.However, during priming, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with another of same device.No patient complications were reported.The patient status was stable.It was further reported that during the first inflation in less working pressure for few seconds, the balloon ruptured.

• Brand Name: GLADIATOR ELITE
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; ballybrit business park; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 12576686
• Report Number: 2134265-2021-12431
• Device Sequence Number: 17016246
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729809791
• UDI-Public: 08714729809791
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132810
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/10/2023
• Device Model Number: 24686
• Device Catalogue Number: 24686
• Device Lot Number: 0026335881
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2021; 11/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2021; 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 44 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 59 KG