MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1013470-150

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that this was a procedure to treat a long lesion in the superficial femoral artery (sfa) with heavy calcification.An antegrade access was used in the right common femoral vein.A command guide wire successfully crossed the target lesion.Then a 6.0x150mm armada 18 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced to the target lesion without issue; however, the balloon ruptured at 10 atmospheres during the first inflation.Therefore, the balloon was removed and the procedure continued with a 6.0x120 mm armada 18 bdc.The new armada was advanced to the target lesion without issue; however, the balloon ruptured at 4 atmospheres during the first inflation.The balloon was removed and a decision was made to laser the lesion.Then another armada bdc was successfully used to dilate the lesion.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has returned for evaluation.The investigation has not yet been completed.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.The additional vascular device referenced are filed under separate medwatch report number.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon rupture was confirmed.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities that would have contributed to this complaint.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported balloon rupture appears to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacture or labeling of the device.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005718570 (P099); cashel road; clonmel tipperary ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 13043324
• MDR Text Key: 282498863
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-11864
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648208447
• UDI-Public: 08717648208447
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151317
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1013470-150
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013470-150
• Device Lot Number: 1061041
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: COMMAND GUIDEWIRE
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 88 KG