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As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being 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 (ifu) 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.(expiry date: 11/2023) device not returned.
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H10: 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 as return for evaluation.No specific anomalies noted on the visual evaluation, material frayed noted on the returned balloon.On the functional testing of the returned device upon inflation using an in-house presto inflation device the balloon started leaking, upon microscopic observation it was noted a pin-hole balloon rupture by stripping the balloon fiber.No further functional testing performed.Therefore, the investigation for the reported balloon rupture was confirmed as the balloon started leaking from the pin-hole rupture during the functional testing.The investigation is also confirmed for identified material frayed as the balloon fibers noted to frayed on the returned device for evaluation.A definitive root cause for the alleged balloon rupture and identified material frayed could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 11/2023), g3, h6 (device).H11: h6 (method, result).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.H3 other text : see h10.
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