| Model Number |
23295 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); 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 |
10/05/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr.: a symmetry device was returned for analysis.A visual examination identified that the balloon was not folded which indicates that the device was subjected to positive pressure.The returned device was attached to a boston scientific encore inflation unit and positive pressure was applied; the balloon was inflated to its rate of burst pressure and a balloon pinhole leak on the surface of the distal balloon sleeve was identified.No other issues were identified with balloon inflation or the balloon material.No issues were identified with the tip of the device.A visual and microscopic examination found no issue with the markerbands.A visual and tactile examination found that the shaft was free from damage.No issues were noted 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 05-nov-2021.It was reported that tip leak and balloon inflation failure occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in an arteriovenous fistula in a mildly tortuous and mildly calcified vein side.A /6.0-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation; however, during the first inflation, it was noticed thru fluoroscopy that the radiopaque substance was leaking near the tip part of the balloon and the pressure was unable to be applied.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient injuries reported.However, returned device analysis revealed balloon pinhole.
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