| Model Number |
2092-6040 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/14/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The angiosculpt device was used to treat a slightly calcified peripheral lesion.During the first inflation at 16 atm for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a new angiosculpt device.No patient injury reported.This product problem is being submitted because the balloon ruptured above rbp.There is potential for harm if it were to recur.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient's dob or age at time of event, gender, weight, ethnicity, and race are unknown.This information was not available from the facility.Patient information regarding relevant tests/laboratory data or medical history are unknown.This information was not available from the facility.Report source: foreign - (b)(6).The angiosculpt device has not been returned by the facility, thus no returned product investigation was performed.The angiosculpt device was used off-label.The ifu warns to not exceed the rated burst pressure (14 atm).In addition, an undersized introducer sheath (5f) was used.The instructions for use indicates the device is compatible with a 6f introducer sheath as indicated on the product label.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block d9/g3: the angiosculpt device was returned for evaluation.Block h3: visual inspection found a longitudinal balloon tear and a misaligned scoring element.Block h6: investigation conclusion code was intentionally left blank.The investigation conclusion code 18 "failure to follow instructions" from the initial mdr remains appropriate.
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