| Model Number |
24674 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/16/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Age at time of event - 18 years or older.A mustang device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the balloon was subjected to positive pressure.The returned device was attached to an encore inflation unit.Positive pressure was applied when liquid was observed to be leaking from a balloon pinhole located approximately 8mm proximal from the proximal markerband.A visual and microscopic examination of the markerbands identified no issues which may potentially have contributed to the complaint incident.A visual and tactile examination identified no kinks or damage to the shaft which may have potentially contributed to the complaint incident.A visual and tactile examination identified no damage to the tip which may have potentially contributed to the complaint incident.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 15oct2021.It was reported that balloon leak occurred.Vascular access was obtained via the femoral artery.The 10x2cm target lesion was located in the iliac vein.A 10.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.During inflation, a leak was noticed in the distal part of the balloon.The device was removed and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was stable.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.
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